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We are seeking visionary entrepreneurs who are pioneering AI-driven solutions in the following key areas:
AI & Robotics
Present applications that leverage artificial intelligence or robotics to revolutionize everyday life. As these technologies continue to advance, they have the potential to enhance efficiency, convenience, and quality of life for people around the world.
Sustainability Solutions
Showcase how your technology can promote sustainable practices in agriculture, transportation, manufacturing, or any other sector, leading to a more environmentally friendly and resilient future.
Education
Whether you are developing personalized learning platforms or tools to enhance teaching effectiveness, we are seeking solutions that are revolutionizing the way to teach and learn.
Health Innovations
Demonstrate how your solutions are revolutionizing healthcare delivery, disease prevention, diagnostics, personalized medicine, health monitoring, and improving healthcare accessibility and affordability.
TAKE CENTER STAGE AT FUTURE SUMMITS AND CONFERENCES.

Are you passionate about leveraging cutting-edge technology to tackle the world's most pressing challenges?

Do you have an innovative AI solution that could revolutionize the way we address climate change, promote sustainability, enhance healthcare, or build smarter cities? 

If so, we invite you to join us.

Key Benefits

VISIBILITY

Pitch on stage at FII Conferences & Summits, gain global media exposure, and secure exclusive interviews, showcasing your venture to a community of top-tier investors and the wider industry.

ACCESS

Enjoy privileged access to the FII ecosystem, including networking opportunities with experts across various sectors, and use the FII mobile app for strategic connections and personalized scheduling.

TRAVEL

Benefit from sponsored travel arrangements, including flight tickets and accommodation, ensuring your focus remains on presenting your venture and forming valuable connections.

KNOWLEDGE

Participate in masterclasses and inspiring programming designed to expand your expertise, sharpen your skills, and provide insights into the latest industry trends and practices.

COMMUNITY

Connect with the FII Investment Community, a network of influential and experienced investors and professionals, fostering relationships that can propel your venture forward.

MEMBERSHIP

Receive a complimentary FII Institute Membership, offering exclusive benefits and resources tailored to support and accelerate your venture's growth.
Selection Criteria

Innovation

The uniqueness and ingenuity of the AI-driven solution in tackling pressing challenges in health, education, or sustainability

Impact

Potential for significant positive environmental, social, and economic impact.

Feasibility & Team

Demonstrate technical feasibility, effectiveness of the solution, team expertise, and a realistic plan.

Scalability

Potential for scalability and replication in different contexts and regions. The solution has a plan for financial viability.
Rules

Geographical Eligibility

Startups from any country are eligible.

Stage Eligibility

Startups must be in the following stages of development or fundraising rounds: Seed, Series A, Growth (Series B/C). They need to have a minimum viable product (MVP), but revenue is not required. There is no need to incorporate before applying.

LANGUAGE

Applications must be written in English.

Application Submission & Deadlines

Applications are accepted and evaluated on an ongoing basis, allowing startups to be considered for upcoming conferences and summits. Selected startups will be duly notified. There is no fee to apply to this program.

Agreement

By submitting an application, you agree that any information or data that you provide in this application and/or pitch is considered non-confidential and non-proprietary to you or any other party. FII Institute has no obligation towards you or any other party to protect such information.

The applicant must agree to all terms and conditions, including participating in FII conferences and summits, media and press opportunities, if selected.
Frequently Asked Questions

Who can apply?

Startups from anywhere in the world are welcome to apply if they are working on AI-based solutions in Sustainability, Health, Robotics, and Education.

Why should I register?

This is a unique opportunity to showcase your solution and connect with an exclusive group of top-tier investors, industry experts, potential partners, and like-minded innovators from diverse backgrounds. Selected participants will gain visibility for their ventures, potentially leading to partnerships, funding opportunities, and media coverage.

They will also be eligible to participate in the FII Venture Program, which offers more than USD 10 million in soft-landing opportunities and services.

FII9 Sponsorship covers travel, three nights' accommodation, and access to exclusive events, totaling over USD 30,000.

Do I need to incorporate before applying?

No

Is there any application fee?

There is no fee to enter the competition. 

Do I need to have a Minimum Viable Product?

Yes! You need to have a MVP but revenue is not required.

How would I know if I get selected?

All finalists will be announced on the website, and due to the high level of applications, we will only notify those selected. Applicants selected as finalists will need to pitch in person and have a valid passport for travel.
Please note that the startup pitcher participating in FII Conferences and Summits must be the Founder, Co-Founder, or CEO.

WHO CAN I CONTACT FOR MORE INFORMATION?

All the information is available on the webpage. However, if you have any questions that are not covered in the information provided, you can contact us at entrepreneurship@fii-institute.org
Meet the Startups from past Summits and Conferences

These startups have been acknowledged by the FII Institute for their inspiring and impactful technologies:

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