Overview
A global pitch competition for AI-first exhibiting startups at Ai Everything Abu Dhabi 2026, offering an equity-free cash prize pool of USD 10,000 plus investor exposure, networking and potential mentorship or partnership opportunities.
Complete competition details
Applications close on 1 September 2026. Finalists are scheduled to be announced on 15 September, with finalist pitches and awards on 7 October 2026 at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi. The official format is a two-minute pitch followed by three minutes of Q&A. Judging considers market opportunity, business model and team capability. Applicants submit a pitch deck, application form and an English elevator-pitch video of no more than 60 seconds through the exhibitor portal.
Eligibility requirements
Applicants must be exhibiting startups at Ai Everything Abu Dhabi 2026. A startup must book/start its startup participation to access the exhibitor portal and then submit the pitch materials. The competition is targeted at AI-first startups.
Tips for this competition
Practical Job and Scholarship guidance. These tips do not replace official rules or create new eligibility requirements.
- Study the scoring criteria and previous winners before deciding what evidence, prototype, essay, research or portfolio will best support the entry.
- Confirm country, age, team, education and organization restrictions and whether one person may enter multiple submissions.
- Follow the required file format, word/time limits and naming rules exactly; technical non-compliance can disqualify a strong entry.
- Keep proof of submission and submit before the deadline rather than relying on the final hour.
Verification notes
Verified on the official Supernova Challenge page. It states a USD 10,000 equity-free cash prize pool, 1 September 2026 application date, 15 September finalist announcement, and 7 October finals. No exact application deadline time/timezone is provided, so deadline is null.
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