From Pitch to Pilots

April 20-22, 2026 • Atlanta Tech Village

Startup Showcases are a signature experience at every AI Week, and we’re now accepting applications.

If you’re building in AI, this is your chance to kick off AI Week by putting your product in front of your city’s newest wave of operators, buyers, and partners. Apply to pitch, meet the people who can help you move faster, and turn the week into real momentum.

The ai week Startup Showcases

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What to Expect

AI Week Startup Showcases bring the most solutions-forward AI startups in each host city onto one stage, in front of a room that is actively looking for what’s next.

These showcases are built for real outcomes: customer conversations, pilot opportunities, partnerships, hiring, and distribution. Each participating startup gets a dedicated pitch slot, plus structured time to connect with decision-makers across enterprise, SMB, and public sector teams who are evaluating AI right now.

If you’re building something that drives adoption, improves operations, or delivers measurable value, the AI Week Startup Showcases are where momentum starts.

Startup Eligibility

To qualify as an AI startup for this program, companies must:

→ Be well-funded (seed stage or later)
→ Have existing customers or active deployments
→ Be prepared to support pilot programs or proof-of-value engagements

Pre-seed, concept-only, or idea-stage companies will not be considered.

What Participating Startups Receive

  • Dedicated Pitch Opportunity

    Each participating startup receives a focused pitch slot to present directly to qualified potential customers who are actively evaluating AI solutions.

  • Direct Access to Decision-Makers

    Founders engage face-to-face with enterprise, SMB, and public-sector leaders who influence purchasing, partnerships, and adoption decisions.

  • Buyer-Ready Audience Exposure

    Startups gain visibility with organizations that are actively budgeting and planning for AI initiatives in the near term.

  • Structured, Outcome-Driven Networking

    Startups gain visibility with organizations that are actively budgeting and planning for AI initiatives in the near term.

Tink Your AI is Ready? Prove It.

Find Your Showcase & Apply Today!