Global AI Builders Cup Apply

Current season

Season 1 · 2027

Every city has an evergreen home and a season-specific subsite. Founders can qualify through a geographic route or a thematic pitch event; both converge at the same centrally governed semi-finals.

Cities
87
National hubs
6
Regional hubs
9
Thematic formats
2
Applications
January 2027
Semi-Finals
September 2027

Geographic lane

From cities to regional hubs.

Cities in larger published markets can progress through a national round before reaching their region. Other city champions move directly to their regional round.

Europe

19 eligible countries

Published national hubs: Canada, Germany, France, United Kingdom, India, United States.

Thematic lane

Focused formats. The same semi-finals.

Creator, Media & Ad Tech

A Cannes-based thematic road to the semi-finals for AI-native startups shaping creators, media, advertising and marketing.

Semi-Finals

September 2027

City, national, regional and thematic winners meet in shared semi-finals. Advancement remains jury-led; no sponsor or audience vote can buy a place.

Grand Finale

October 2027

Semi-finalists compete for a place in the global finale. Exact date, venue and finalist count publish only after their operational records are confirmed.

Advancement

Road to the Grand Finale

Every step is earned under the same centrally governed eligibility and judging rules. A place at one stage is not a promise of advancement at the next.

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