RAISE the STAKES

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€18,000 in GPU Cloud Credits
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€100k in Scholarship
Invitation & co-host event at Merantix campus
€1 million in Funding
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€18,000 in GPU Cloud Credits
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To be revealed soon
€100k in Scholarship
Invitation & co-host event at Merantix campus
€1 million in Funding
$100k in Funding

Where Innovation Meets Opportunity

Apply to RAISE the STAKES — World’s largest AI startup competition — happening this July at the Carrousel du Louvre during RAISE Summit.

Whether you're building your MVP, scaling early traction, or already VC-backed, this is your chance to pitch in front of global investors, top media, and 5,000+ AI professionals. $5M+ in prizes and real exposure await.

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Companies must have raised less then $10m to participate

500+

APPLICANTS

100

SELECTED STARTUPS

+$5M

OF AWARD PRIZES

Selected in the Top 100

  • Receive an invitation ticket to attend RAISE Summit
  • Eligible to compete for a share of the $5M+ prize pool
  • You will gain direct exposure to top sponsors and partners

Selected in the Top 10

  • Pitch live on the Main Stage of the RAISE Summit (600 pax)
  • Gain unparalleled visibility in front of global investors and AI leaders.

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 $10 million 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?

Why
Participate?

This is your chance to :

Gain Elite Exposure:

Present your project to an audience of 5,000+ attendees, including global investors, C-suite executives, and AI industry leaders.

Secure Strategic Partnerships:

Build relationships with key decision-makers who can help scale your startup.

Unlock the Capital to Transform Your Startup:

Join us at the RAISE Summit, hosted in the iconic Carrousel du Louvre, for RAISE the STAKES, our Startup Competition—your ultimate launchpad to turn your visionary startup ideas into reality.

This is your moment. Bold ideas deserve great opportunities, and this is where they meet.

JAN 27TH

Applications open

  • Over 500 startups apply to compete
Jun 6th

Deadline for Applications Submission

Jun 16th

Top 100  Selections

  • Our expert jury shortlists the most outstanding ventures
jun 27th

Finalists Announced

  • The 10 best startups are invited to pitch live
JUL 9TH

Winner Announcement

  • The future of AI unfolds at the RAISE Summit

Final Pitch

  • The top 3 finalists will pitch on the master stage to win the grand prize

Pitching Event

  • Finalists compete on stage in front of the AI ecosystem’s biggest names

Empower Your Startup at RAISE Summit

Get your own booth on our Startup zone

starting at €5K

What you will get:

  • Visibility package including
    • Official Sponsor Status & Materials
    • Logo on Website
    • Name on Floor Plan
    • Onsite Sponsor Wall
  • Startup booth with your branding
  • 3 Startup tickets

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*If you are not ready to have your own booth, you can still attend by simply getting a Startup Ticket.

Why just watch from the sidelines when you can SPONSOR the action?

As a sponsor, you’ll position your brand at the intersection of innovation and opportunity, creating lasting connections with AI’s boldest founders.

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
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2024 Recap

450+
APPLICANTS
5
FINALISTS
$5M
PRIZE POOL
2024 SPONSORS:
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