Amazon Web Services AI Pitch Competition-In Person
Date: 4/21/2026
Time: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM (EDT)
Status: Open - 99 places remaining
Registration Deadline: 4/20/2026 5:00 PM (EDT)
Fee: No Fee
Point of Contact: Candace Pruett
Location: Maryland Innovation Center, 6751 Columbia Gateway Drive, Columbia MD 21046-2164
Training Topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Technology
Description:
Amazon Web Services AI Pitch Competition Sponsored by AWS & PREDICTif Hosted by Maryland SBDC and HCEDA This isn’t your typical pitch competition. The AI Showcase is a curated experience designed to spotlight visionary organizations doing extraordinary things. Handpicked for their innovation and potential, each participating team will present a challenge or concept - ranging from fully formed AI initiatives to early-stage ideas in need of technical support. In front of a panel of AWS industry experts, showcase participants receive real-time feedback, guidance, and up to $50,000 in AWS and PREDICTif services to help bring their vision to life. Free to attend: Registration is required and limited to 110 attendees. Up to 10 finalists will compete for up to $50K in AWS & PREDICTif services. Join top AI innovators as they present their groundbreaking solutions to a panel of expert judges. Experience the future of AI in Maryland. Interested in applying to pitch? Just register and click on this link for more information: https://www.marylandsbdc.org/locations/corridor-region/pitch-competition
Instructions: Interested in applying to pitch? Just register and click on this link for more information: https://www.marylandsbdc.org/locations/corridor-region/pitch-competition
Registration Policies:
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