Small Business Week- AI Pitch Competition
Small Business Week (SBW) in the Pikes Peak Region is a lively, week-long celebration of entrepreneurship, innovation, and the small businesses that are the backbone of our local economy. Established more than 20 years ago through a partnership between the Pikes Peak Small Business Development Center (SBDC), the Colorado Springs Chamber & EDC, and the Better Business Bureau of Southern Colorado, this annual event has grown from a one-day banquet into the largest local Small Business Week celebration in Colorado. In 2020, it was recognized as the largest local Small Business Week celebration in the United States.
APPLY TO PITCH HERE: https://forms.gle/h32AUUXfitMjqGK66
For More Information: Pikes Peak SBW - Pikes Peak Region Small Business Week
Tickets: Tickets for 2026 Pikes Peak Small Business Week
Dates: Monday May 4th - Friday May 8th
Address: 3720 Sinton Rd, Colorado Springs, CO
Partnerships:
Presented in partnership with Colorado Springs SBDC | Pikes Peak Small Business Development Center | Colorado Springs Chamber & EDC | Better Business Bureau of Southern Colorado | PREDICTIF | nClouds | AWS
💡 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.
Who should apply?
Are integrating AI-driven innovation into their operations.
This competition is ideal for Colorado 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. Winners will be chosen at the event.