AX Startup Pitch 2026
Samsung ennovateX
📌About the Event
AX Startup Pitch 2026 is a premier platform for Indian startups to showcase their innovations to Samsung R&D Bangalore (SRI-B). Part of the ennovateX 2026 flagship event, this challenge seeks startups with functional MVPs in the AI domain. This is a massive opportunity to gain high-level mentorship, visibility within Samsung’s ecosystem, and substantial hardware rewards.
📍 Event Overview
- Category: National Startup Pitch Competition.
- Organizer: Samsung
- Eligibility: India-registered startups with a functional MVP.
- Key Focus: Startups must highlight their Tech USP during the proposal.
- Team Size: Maximum 2 members per startup.
📅 Critical Timeline
- Proposal Submission Deadline: May 22, 2026 (11 Days Left).
- Top 10 Announcement: June 12, 2026.
- Mentorship Phase: Starting June 15, 2026.
- Grand Finale (SRI-B Campus): June 30, 2026.
💡 Areas of Interest (AI-Centric)
Samsung is looking for innovations in the following sectors:
- Visual AI: Computer vision, image processing, and spatial computing.
- Language AI: Advanced Speech-to-Text, Audio processing, and NLP.
- AI Services: Intelligent agents, personalized AI, and cloud-based AI solutions.
💰 Prizes & Rewards
The rewards are provided to each member of the team (max 2):
- 🏆 Grand Prize: Laptop valued up to ₹1 Lakh.
- 🥈 Runner Up: Tablet valued up to ₹50,000.
- 🤝 Perks: Professional mentorship and the chance to pitch at the Samsung ennovateX Grand Finale.
📩 How to Apply
- Prepare Proposal: Focus on your functional MVP and unique Tech USP.
- Submit via Email: Send your proposal to ennovatex.io@samsung.com.
- Deadline: Ensure submission by May 22nd, 2026.