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APPLICATION: Amazon Web Services AI Pitch Competition

** APPLICATION TO PITCH DETAILS **

Sponsored by PREDICTif Solutions and Amazon Web Services (AWS), and hosted by HISBDC and HTDC, this event brings together innovators, entrepreneurs, and AI visionaries for a live pitch competition. Finalists will present their AI-driven business concepts to a panel of expert judges. Top ideas will be recognized for their creativity, impact, and potential.  

Six (6) Applicants will be selected to pitch on Wed, October 15, 2025 at the Entrepreneurs Sandbox. 

HOW TO APPLY

APPLICATION DUE DATE: October 1, 2025  |  1:00PM (HST)

Link to application: https://www.tfaforms.com/5188177

APPLICATION TO PITCH

Application requirements:

  1. AI Use Case. Applicants must clearly express and describe how they propose to use AI in their business. The more detailed and strategic, the better your chances of being selected.
  2. Business Plan that Applicant must upload to application site.
  3. Must be a local company, registered with State off Hawai’i DCCA, and limited to businesses with 50 employees or less.

PRIZE

$25,000 in AWS and PREDICTif services to launch your AI solution.

What’s at Stake

  • Potential to receive support to bring your project to life! This is your opportunity to showcase your AI vision in front of AWS and PREDICTif leaders, community, and industry experts.
  • Total funding of up to $25K to fuel your AI project – this funding is designed specifically to provide technical and strategic resources to accelerate your AI project.
  • No cash prizes will be awarded

Why Participate and Who Should Apply

This competition is ideal for small businesses that:

  • Have a desire to integrate an AI-driven innovation and solution into their operations, and have a concept.
  • Need funding, resources, and expert support to scale their business using an AI solution.
  • Want to connect with AI and AWS industry leaders to refine, deploy, and implement AI strategies.

How it Works

  • Apply to Pitch– Up to 6 businesses will be selected through a review committee. After submitting your application, you’ll receive a confirmation if your application is chosen.
  • Public Pitch Format– Each company will pitch on stage in front of a live audience and expert panel. Each pitch will be 8 minutes, followed by a brief 5-minute Q&A. Each presenter will be asked to have a visual aid as part of their pitch.
  • Networking Opportunity– After the competition, engage with community, AWS and PREDICTif Solutions leaders to explore AI-driven business opportunities.

About the Hosts & Sponsors

  • AWS (Amazon Web Services) is a global leader in cloud computing and AI innovation.
  • PREDICTif Solutions is an AWS Advanced Tier Partner with 17+ years of experience in AI/ML, Generative AI, Data Analytics, and AWS cloud solutions.
  • HISBDC (Hawaii Small Business Development Center) provides expert business advisory services, training, and resources to help small businesses start, grow, and thrive.
  • HTDC (Hawaii Technology Development Corporation) is a dynamic state agency driving Hawaiʻi’s economic diversification by fostering innovation, developing talent, and providing capital.

Registration to ATTEND event @ Sandbox on October 15, 2025:

ATTENDEE REGISTRATION

For questions, contact Hawaii SBDC: info@hisbdc.org