RAISE the STAKES
RAISE the STAKES is the definitive launchpad for the next generation of frontier leaders. More than a competition, it is a high-velocity catalyst where the world’s most ambitious founders meet the capital and conviction required to scale.
With a rigorous 2.5% acceptance rate, we filter for the disruptors ready to rewrite the industry playbook. We are now looking for the 2026 cohort of 100 startups to step into the arena at the Carrousel du Louvre this July.
The 2026 Stakes
€10M+ Prize Pool: A massive commitment of equity-free funding, cloud credits, and strategic resources.
The Jury of Titans: Pitch directly to a jury of global industry leaders, tier-1 VCs, and high-caliber founders.
Institutional Visibility: Secure a dedicated booth in the Startup Zone and gain exposure to 9,000+ attendees, including 40% Fortune 1000 decision-makers.
Direct Path to Capital: Exclusive access to the Pitching Lounge for 1:1 intros with active capital investors.
Timeline to the Louvre -> Jan 8: Applications Open -> May 20: Applications Close -> June 10: Selection of the Top 100 -> July 8–9: Live Pitch Finals at RAISE Summit 2026
Are you building the next category-defining AI?
Join the 2026 Cohort at the Lourve.
Where visionaries and AI converge