RAISE the stakes 2026

Description

RAISE the STAKES is the startup competition at the global AI event RAISE Summit in Paris. It invites early-stage AI startups that have raised less than €5 million to pitch their innovations before investors, media, and AI professionals as part of the larger summit experience. Participating startups go through a competitive application process leading up to a live pitch event at the Carrousel du Louvre during the RAISE Summit dates and compete for a significant prize pool and visibility to global stakeholders in technology and venture investing. The competition is designed to spotlight emerging AI ventures, offering selected founders the chance to demonstrate their vision, secure funding opportunities, and build strategic connections with potential partners and supporters from across the tech ecosystem.