2025 partners
Where innovation meets opportunity
Applications for RAISE the STAKES 2026, the world’s largest AI startup competition, are now OPEN. Join us at the Carrousel du Louvre during RAISE Summit for your chance to pitch in front of global investors, top media, and 5,000+ AI professionals.Over $10M in prizes and real exposure await.
Companies must have raised less than $10m to participate.
Companies must have raised less than $10m to participate.
Applicants
1500
+
Selected Startups
100
Award Prizes
$
10
M
+
Who should apply?
We’re industry-agnostic and stage-flexible — if your startup is building something in AI, we want to hear from you. The only hard eligibility rule: you must have raised under $5 millions in total funding. That’s it.
We’re not judging you on revenue, traction, or market share. At RAISE, we’re only looking for the next great things in AI.
What we're looking for
The Idea
How are you using AI to tackle a real and meaningful problem?
The Vision
Can this grow into something globally impactful?
The Team
Do the founders have what it takes to build and scale?
The timeline
Jan 8th
Applications open
May 20th
Applications close
June 10th
Top 100
June 24th
10 Finalist selection
July 8th
10 Finalist pitch
July 9th
Top 3 Pitch on main stage
The 2025 prize lot
For three unforgettable hours, experience the City of Lights while discussing the future of AI with the top leaders shaping its innovation. This once-in-a-lifetime evening sets the stage for two days at the RAISE Summit.
Top 10 semi-final jury
2026 Jury soon to be revealed
Top 3 final jury
2026 Jury soon to be revealed
Why just watch?
Be a Jury Member
Join our jury to engage with cutting-edge startups, share your expertise, and position your brand as a thought leader while building strong connections with founders and investors.
Offer a Prize
Amplify your brand by offering bespoke prizes that engage top startups, expand your reach, and spark valuable collaborations.
Gain Deal-Flow Access
Unlock exclusive access to detailed insights on participating startups and talents, ideal for strategic partnerships and collaborations in the AI ecosystem.
Get your own booth on the startup zone
Starting at
€7,5K
Book a Call
What you will get
Visibility package
Startup booth with your branding
3 startup tickets
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