Competition

Automate Startup Challenge

Open

The Automate Startup Challenge is a pitch competition for early-stage robotics and automation startups held during the Automate show in Las Vegas, offering a chance to win a $10,000 cash prize.

Key facts

Organiser
A3 (Association for Advancing Automation)
Deadline
No fixed deadline
Amount
$10,000 · Prize
Equity
None
Entry fee
Not stated
Open to
Not stated
Stages
Pre-seed, Seed
Sectors
Deeptech and hardware, Industry and manufacturing
Format
In person
Location
Las Vegas, United States
Application languages
English

Verified on September 28, 2026 against the official page.

Facts are summarised from the official page and can change without notice. Always confirm the rules and deadline there before you apply.