Alignment 2025 ｜Valley101 Startup Challenge
Alignment 2025｜Valley101 Startup Challenge
Applications Now Open
Valley101's annual summit Alignment 2025 returns on October 5, 2025 in Silicon Valley, bringing together top-tier AI researchers, entrepreneurs, and investors for our second year tech conference.
This year, we're thrilled to introduce the inaugural Valley101 Startup Challenge – a premier global competition that puts breakthrough startups center stage at one of the year's most anticipated tech events.
Important Notice: This Luma page serves only as startup contest application page, and is NOT a valid ticket to the annual summit.
To apply, please complete your registration at the official competition link: https://tally.so/r/n9K5LK
To attend the summit, the official ticket purchase will be required here: https://luma.com/mtqq79ii
Note:
Participating teams are responsible for covering their own airfare and accommodation when traveling to Silicon Valley.
Please submit your application in English as this is an international competition.
What We Offer
🌍 Global Stage
Pitch your startup to leading VCs and tech luminaries at Silicon Valley's premier AI conference
🏆 Complete Competition Journey
Application → Semi-Finals → Grand Finals (6 selected teams compete live on October 5)
🚀 Ecosystem Access
Direct connection to Silicon Valley's investment and industry resources
Competition Timeline
Phase 1: Applications Open
Deadline: September 21, 2025, 11:59 PM PST
Phase 2: Semi-Final Selection
Timeline: September 22-30, 2025
Judging Process:
Selection Committee: investors, technical experts, and industry leaders
Evaluation Criteria: Technical Innovation (30%) • Market Potential (25%) • Team Strength (25%) • Business Model (20%)
Selection: Top 6 finalist teams chosen from all applications
Notification: Results announced by September 30, 2025 through email
Phase 3: Silicon Valley Finals
Date: October 5, 2025
Location: Sunnyvale, California
Competition Format:
Pitch Time: 10-minute presentation + 5-minute Q&A per team
Elite Judging Committee: Top-tier VC partners
Competition Benefits
🏅 Winner Advantages
Equity investment interest from attending VCs
Priority access to Silicon Valley's leading venture capital firms
Direct exposure to potential partners and enterprise customers
Access to Silicon Valley's top talent pool
Focus Areas
We're seeking groundbreaking startups in:
LLMs and Multimodal AI • AI Agents • Robotics • Blockchain • Frontier Technologies
Eligibility Requirements
✅ Qualified Teams
Early to growth-stage projects with core technology or innovative business models
Team size: 2-20 members with at least 1 full-time core founder
Project stage: MVP completed or clear product roadmap
Ability to attend Silicon Valley finals in person
❌ Not Eligible
Pure concept projects without product or technical validation
All part-time teams
Application Process
📧 Apply Online: https://tally.so/r/n9K5LK
✉️ Questions: [email protected]
Key Dates
Application Deadline: September 21, 2025
Semi-Final Results: September 30, 2025
Grand Finals: October 5, 2025
Why Silicon Valley 101?
We're More Than Media – We're Innovation Connectors
Global Reach, Deep Impact
4M+ global subscribers across worldwide
10M+ views per episode, connecting East-West innovation
Years of tracking frontier tech trends from breakthrough to market
Professional Team, Premium Resources
Media Excellence: Core team from CNBC, New York Times
VC Network: Deep connections across Silicon Valley's leading funds
Cross-Industry Bridge: Connecting technology, capital, and industry globally
Valley101 leverages a decade of global perspective + Silicon Valley ecosystem + premium resources to create your startup's fast track from inception to global scale.
Ready to Make History?
Alignment 2025 Startup Challenge isn't just a competition – it's Valley 101's carefully crafted global acceleration opportunity, built on years of industry expertise.
From Silicon Valley to the World. Your Innovation Story Starts Here.