Southeast Asia
AI Startup Pitch Competition in Thailand
Startups from Thailand can enter the Global AI Builders Cup, and entry is free. Thailand is an eligible territory under the season one worldwide eligibility policy, effective July 20, 2026. No local round is published in Thailand yet; founders enter through the global virtual rounds. Season 1 applications open in January 2027 with a free two-minute pre-screen. Headline prize: Up to $250,000 investment from Chief in Tech Capital, subject to due diligence and at the fund's sole discretion.
- Entry fee
- None. Ever.
- Eligibility
- Eligible since July 20, 2026
- Policy season1-open-worldwide-v1
- Prize
- Up to $250,000 investment
- An investment, not a cash grant. Offered at the investor’s sole discretion and subject to satisfactory due diligence, with terms provided after the award.
- Applications
- Open January 2027
Rounds, hosts, judges, and partners for Thailand appear on this page only when their published records exist. It does not infer rounds, venues, people, or partners from taxonomy membership.
FAQ
Entering from Thailand
Can startups from Thailand enter the Global AI Builders Cup?
Yes. Thailand is an eligible territory under the season one worldwide eligibility policy, effective July 20, 2026. Entry is free and the competition takes no equity.
Does it cost anything to enter from Thailand?
No. Applying is free from every eligible territory. There is no entry fee, no exhibitor requirement, and no fee to reach the finale.
How do startups from Thailand apply?
Season 1 applications open in January 2027 with a free two-minute pre-screen. No pitch deck and no warm introduction are required for the first step. The application page explains the full process.
What can a winner from Thailand receive?
Up to $250,000 investment from Chief in Tech Capital. An investment, not a cash grant. Offered at the investor’s sole discretion and subject to satisfactory due diligence, with terms provided after the award.