Applications are open for the AI Ethics and Integrity International Association (AIEI) Startup Pitch Session 2026 - a stage for early- and growth-stage AI startups at the AI Horizon Conference 2026 in Lisbon, Portugal.

Selected founders pitch to industry leaders, investors, researchers, and policymakers. Application deadline: 31 October 2026; selections announced 3 November 2026; pitch session 11 November 2026 at Lumen Hotel, Lisbon.

This Opportunity Station guide is original copy based on the official AIEI Startup Pitch Session and AI Horizon Conference pages. It is not a reprint of any third-party blog.

Quick Facts - AIEI Startup Pitch Session 2026

Detail	Information
Organiser	AI Ethics and Integrity International Association (AIEI)
Event	AI Horizon Conference 2026
Where	Lumen Hotel, Lisbon, Portugal
Pitch format	~3-minute startup spotlights (recorded & shared)
Who	Early- & growth-stage AI startups (any industry)
Deadline	31 October 2026
Selection notice	3 November 2026
Pitch date	11 November 2026 (evening programme)
Apply	Official AIEI pitch form

About AIEI & AI Horizon

AIEI is a non-profit association (Bern, Switzerland & Lisbon, Portugal) promoting AI standards, responsible policy, and a global community around ethical AI. AI Horizon is its flagship conference bringing together AI leaders, partners, and innovators.

Benefits for Selected Startups

Pitch in front of industry leaders, investors, researchers, and policymakers
Visibility through conference media and AIEI association channels
Networking with AI organisations and individual professionals
Recorded pitch shared across the AIEI network for extended visibility

Eligibility

Early-stage and growth-stage startups using AI in any industry
Teams with a working product, prototype, or well-defined concept
Innovative use of AI to solve real-world problems
Strong potential for scalability and global impact
Clear business model and growth strategy

What to Prepare

Complete the online form on the official page (only complete applications are considered). Required fields include:

Your name, job title, startup name, website, contact email
Headquarters (city, country)
Startup information: one-sentence description, stage, problem, solution, team summary
Pitch deck upload (PDF or PPT)
Optional: social links or press mentions
Consent to AIEI privacy notice and terms of use

How to Apply

Review criteria on the official Startup Pitch Session page.
Optionally review the AI Horizon Conference 2026 programme (Lisbon, 11 November).
Submit the on-page form with your deck by 31 October 2026.
Await selection notice on 3 November 2026.

Official Links

Startup Pitch Session (apply)

AI Horizon Conference 2026

AIEI homepage

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FAQs - AIEI Startup Pitch Session 2026

When is the deadline?

31 October 2026.

Where and when is the pitch?

11 November 2026 at Lumen Hotel, Lisbon, during AI Horizon Conference 2026.

Who can apply?

Early- and growth-stage AI startups with a product, prototype, or well-defined concept and a clear business model.

Where do I apply?

Via the form on ai-ei.org/startup-pitch-session-ai-horizon-conference.

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