RAISE the STAKES
Awards cloud credits and a Google Cloud fast track to early-stage AI startups that pitch in Paris.
The 10 top applicants are split into two judged tracks and pitch live on day one; the top 3 across both tracks then pitch on the main stage on day two in front of a VIP jury. Winners receive cloud credits from sponsors such as Backblaze and Google, and the top finishers in one track can also unlock a Google for Startups Cloud Program fast track, pending eligibility.
Looking for early-stage AI startups, pre-seed through Series A, that have raised no more than €10 million to date and have a live product or strong MVP. Both AI infrastructure and applied-AI startups are welcome, across any industry as long as AI is core to the product.
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