The BRIDGES Cup

Showcase your AI startup at BRIDGE's annual pitch competition.

Building the next AI breakthrough for government and/or education? Pitch your startup at the BRIDGES Cup.

Selected founders will have the opportunity to demo their product to a panel of leading industry investors alongside 100+ public sector buyers.

A. For Edtech Startups

This exclusive opportunity includes:

A 5-min demo slot for 15 finalists on the BRIDGES Main Stage, in front of a panel of industry investors alongside 100+ CIOs, superintendents, presidents.
1 champion will be honored as the BRIDGES Early Stage Edtech Startup of the Year and 1 champion will be honored as the BRIDGES Enterprise Edtech Startup of the Year - selected by audience vote.
The winner will receive a $10k cash prize and a BRIDGES sponsorship package worth over $50,000.
Apply below to enter.

B. For Govtech Startups

This exclusive opportunity includes:

A 5-min demo slot for 15 finalists on the BRIDGES Main Stage, in front of a panel of leading industry investors alongside 100+ CIOs, city/county managers, and admins.
1 champion will be honored as the BRIDGES Early Stage Govtech Startup of the Year and 1 champion will be honored as the BRIDGES Enterprise Govtech Startup of the Year - selected by audience vote.
The winner will receive a $10k cash prize and a BRIDGES sponsorship package worth over $50,000.
Apply below to enter.

Eligibility requirements

CEOs/Founders building AI-first products for government, and/or education

Any stage company with an AI product in-market may apply to pitch. There will be two categories: one for pre-seed to seed and the second for series A and beyond.

If chosen as a finalist, your founder or a member of your executive team will need to be available for the live demo on July 21-22nd.

We anticipate a high volume of submissions for the BRIDGES Cup.
Selected founders will be contacted directly by the Starbridge team. Good luck!