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Raise the stakes
Welcome to RAISE Summit AI Startup Competition. You will be guided through the application process.
Applications are live for RAISE the STAKES 2026, the world’s largest AI startup competition, taking place at @RAISE Summit this July
>> Eligibility is simple: startups must have raised no more than $10M in total funding.
Selected startups will enter a tightly curated pipeline, with the opportunity to:
• Pitch to global investors, media, and 9,000+ AI leaders
• Access strategic partnerships and high-calibre industry connections
• Compete for $10M+ in prizes, funding and resources
If you already have a company profile in Dealum, it will take only a few clicks to share the data.
If you are new to the system, you will be asked for some information about your business. Provided information can be used for all the future applications as well.