Pitch Competition

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?

To apply, please complete and submit the form below by :

First Name *

Last Name *

Email Address *

Phone Number *

Street Address *

Apartment, suite, etc *

City *

State/Province *

ZIP / Postal Code *

Race *Native American or Alaskan NativeNative Hawaiian or Pacific IslanderAsianWhiteBlack or African American

Gender *MaleFemale

How Did You Hear About Us? *FriendSocial MediaBusiness OwnerRemix Web SiteOther ClientEducational InstitutionLocal Economic Development OfficialChamber of CommerceMagazine/NewspaperWord of MouthTelevision/RadioInternet (specify below)Other (specify below)

Additional Details

Date Business Founded *

Have your registered your business? *YesNo

Business Name *

Type of Business (Choose Primary Categories) *ServiceRetailWholesaleManufacturerReal EstateFood ServicesFinance & InsuranceArts & EntertainmentEducational ServicesOther

Number of Employees *

What is the legal entity of your business? *Sole ProprietorshipS-CorporationCorporationLLCPartnershipOther

Please provide a BRIEF description of your business or business idea *

How the fund would help support your business/idea (150 words max) *0 / 150

Describe your business, product, or service and what differentiates it from your competitors. *

What problems are you trying to solve? *

Describe your solution to the problem described above *

How does your company make money? *

How does your business support your community? *

Signature *

Date *