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RAISE the STAKES

Awards AI startups up to $350K in cloud credits for pitching live at its Paris summit.

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The 2026 edition, now closed, drew over 1,500 applicants, narrowed to a Top 100, then 10 finalists split across two sponsor-run tracks who pitched live at RAISE Summit in Paris; the top 3 pitched again on the main stage to a VIP jury on day two. Instead of cash, winners receive service credits: up to $100,000 in Backblaze cloud credits on the Cloud Infrastructure track, or Google for Startups Clou…

Industries covered
AI
Grants under RAISE the STAKES

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

RAISE the STAKES
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Awards AI startups up to $350K in cloud credits for pitching live at its Paris summit.

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