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International AI Startup Challenge 2026–27 — Free Global Student Competition

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Submission Deadline November 1, 2026 Deadline today
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EntryFree — 0
ModeOnline
ParticipantsIndividual, Team

Important Dates

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Submission DeadlineNovember 1, 2026

Entry Fees

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Entry TypeFee
General entryFree

Prizes

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About This Competition

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Overview

Students develop and pitch an AI-powered startup idea during a seven-week online competition. Individuals and teams can participate, including beginners without coding experience.

Key details

  • Organizer: International AI Startup Challenge
  • Registration deadline: 1 November 2026 (time zone: verify on official site)
  • Build and submission phase: 2 November–20 December 2026
  • Eligibility: Students aged 13–18 worldwide; solo or teams
  • Category: AI, entrepreneurship, technology, student competitions
  • Mode: Online; global
  • Entry fee: Free
  • Prizes: Signed digital certificates, badges and scored feedback; no cash prizes or startup grants in inaugural cycle
  • Official source: https://www.joiniasc.org/

How to enter

Register on the official competition website before the registration cutoff and follow its published judging rubric.

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Eligibility

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Students aged 13–18 worldwide

Requirements

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Students aged 13–18 may enter individually or in teams of up to five. Under-18 participants require guardian permission. Submit a pitch video and founder Q&A by 20 December 2026.

How to Enter

The simplest approach is to work through the organiser's instructions step by step. Have your entry ready, check the details once more and submit through the official route provided.

Register free by 1 November 2026 on the official website. Submission window runs 2 November–20 December 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Who can enter this competition?

Students aged 13–18 worldwide

What is the submission deadline?

November 1, 2026.

Is the competition free to enter?

Entry is listed as Free.

Is this competition online or offline?

The competition mode is listed as Online.

What prize is offered?

The listed prize information is: Other.

Where can I find the official entry instructions?

Use the official entry link near the top of this page.

What should I check before submitting?

Students aged 13–18 may enter individually or in teams of up to five. Under-18 participants require guardian permission. Submit a pitch video and founder Q&A by 20 December 2026.

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