Amazon Web Services AI Pitch Competition in partnership w North Texas SBDC | PREDICTif | nClouds | AWS

Name: Amazon Web Services AI Pitch Competition in partnership w North Texas SBDC | PREDICTif | nClouds | AWS
Start: 2026-03-03T16:00:00-06:00
End: 2026-03-03T19:00:00-06:00
Location: Dallas College - Garland Center

Schedule

Tue Mar 03 2026 at 04:00 pm to 07:00 pm

UTC-06:00

Location

Dallas College - Garland Center | Garland, TX

In partnership with North Texas SBDC | nClouds | PREDICTIF | and AWS, this competition will spotlight the most promising AI ideas and projects from across the community.
💡 For Innovators & Entrepreneurs:
Do you have an AI-driven idea, prototype, or project? This is your chance to showcase it in front of judges, peers, and industry leaders — with up to $50,000 in funding on the line to help bring your idea to life.
👉 Apply to pitch here: AI Pitch Comp Participant Application - North Texas SBDC – Fill out form
This event is FREE ADMISSION! No cost to attend!
Agenda | March 3, 2026 | 4:00-7:00PM
Check-in & networking
Welcome & partner remarks
AI pitches + Q&A
Judges' Deliberation
Winners Announced
Networking
Address: Dallas College Garland Center | 675 W Walnut St, Garland, TX 75040
Presented in partnership North Texas SBDC | nClouds | PREDICTIF | and AWS
Who should apply?
Are integrating AI-driven innovation into their operations.
This competition is ideal for Arkansas organizations.
Need funding, resources, and expert support to scale an AI vision.
Want to connect with AI and AWS leaders to refine and implement AI strategies.
Why participate?
Access up to $50,000 in funding and expert guidance to implement AI.
Exclusive opportunity to present directly to AWS & AI leaders.
Tailored feedback in a focused, high-value setting.
Network with AWS and PREDICTif experts to explore AI-powered growth.
How does funding work?
This is not a cash prize or AWS Credits. Funding is AWS Partner funding allocated toward technical resources, architecture support, and solution development services delivered by PREDICTif in collaboration with AWS (subject to program eligibility and scope).
Selection Process
Pitch applications will be evaluated by a review committee using criteria such as innovation, business potential, feasibility, and alignment with AI solutions. All applicants will be notified by email of their status, and those selected to pitch will receive full event details, presentation guidelines, and preparation instructions. Even if not selected, we encourage everyone to attend, support fellow innovators, and connect with AWS and AI experts.
The North Texas Small Business Development Center Network is funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration and Dallas College. The North Texas SBDC is an Accredited Member of the Association of Small Business Development Centers. SBDCs are supported by the U.S. Small Business Administration and extended to the public on a non-discriminatory basis. The SBA cannot endorse any products, opinions, or services of any external parties or services. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Language assistance services are available for limited English proficient individuals. Please call 214-860-5831.