The AI Summit New York 2024

The USAID Competitive Economy Program in Ukraine, together with the Ukrainian Startup Fund and with the support of the Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine, announces the start of the selection process for Ukrainian startups to participate in the AI Summit New York!

The AI Summit New York annually brings together the most influential leaders in technology and business to showcase the most revolutionary AI-driven solutions that are already changing the world. 

On December 11-12, over 30,000 participants, more than 5,000 startups, and venture funds will gather in New York to shape the future of the AI industry. The summit unites top global tech players, startups, investors, and industry experts to explore new AI opportunities.

This year, representatives of the Ukrainian tech ecosystem will have the chance to participate in The AI Summit New York for the first time! Participants will gain access to exclusive content, invaluable networking, and cutting-edge ideas. Is your product built on AI? Join the selection process!

For more information about The AI Summit New York 2024, follow the link.

As part of the participation in the AI Summit New York, up to 10 selected startups will receive a spot in the Expo zone, entry tickets for representatives, and participation in delegation activities, side events, and meetings with government and tech organization representatives. 

The organizers will cover the expenses for one representative from the startup, including conference participation, flight, accommodation and travel insurance.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR PARTICIPATION:

• Product companies and startups developing AI-based products;
• Seed, Series A, Series B stages;
• MVP with existing users;
• English-speaking founder or team member;
• Ready to attract investments, with previous funding rounds from well-known angels and/or funds;
• Using technologies created in Ukraine and/or continuing R&D development in Ukraine;
• Positioned as a Ukrainian company (as stated on all public resources, including Crunchbase) and operating through a Ukrainian legal entity.

SELECTION PROCESS:

1. Submit an application on the USF portal;
2. Eligibility check;
3. Participate in the online Pitch Day and present the startup to a jury of Ukrainian and international experts;
4. Selection of up to 10 companies based on evaluations, with an invitation to join the Ukrainian delegation at the AI Summit New York 2024.

SELECTION TIMELINE:

• Application submission: 28.09.2024 – 09.10.2024
• Status update on the USF portal: by 17.10.2024
• Online Pitch Day, where the delegation will be selected: by 22.10.2024.

Application deadline for the selection process: October 9, 2024, 23:59.

For additional information, please contact: [email protected].

The application and pitch deck must be submitted in English. The application can be found in the personal account section of the Ukrainian Startup Fund portal under the Partner Programs section.

The Ukrainian startup delegation will participate in The AI Summit New York  thanks to the USAID Competitive Economy Program in Ukraine. This initiative is being implemented jointly with the Ukrainian Startup Fund with the support of the Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine.