HBCU AI Pitch Competition

The HBCU AI Pitch Competition is a dedicated platform within the AI Summit to showcase the innovation, entrepreneurial spirit, and technological talent emerging from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). This competition is designed to give student-led AI startups and projects from HBCUs an opportunity to pitch their ideas, technologies, and solutions to a panel of investors, industry experts, and potential partners.

Selection Criteria

  • Innovation: How original and disruptive is the AI solution?
  • Feasibility: Is the solution practical and scalable?
  • Market Potential: Does the project address a significant problem with measurable impact in its target industry?
  • Team Dynamics: The skills, experience, and collaboration of the team members.
  • Social Impact: How does the solution positively impact communities, especially underrepresented or underserved groups?

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