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

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

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
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

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Eligibility requirements
1
CEOs/Founders building AI-first products for government, and/or education
2
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.
3
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!