CB
Program

AI Startup Challenge 2026: Applied AI and the Future of Business

Awards $40K+ in prizes to graduate-student teams building AI-driven startups.

Columbia Business SchoolUnited StatesPrize

Entries submit through StartupTree by the deadline, advance through a pre-selection review and semifinals, and finalists pitch in person at a Grand Final in New York City. Judging covers problem/solution clarity, customer validation, how core AI is to the product, differentiation, and team strength, and the total prize pool is $40K+, though prizes may be subject to US tax withholding.

AIMedtech

Each grant below is a distinct funding opportunity with its own eligibility, scope, and deliverables.