Pitch Your AI Idea. Win Funding to Build It.
Have a real-world business challenge that AI could help solve? Present your idea for the opportunity to receive AI development funding and expert support to bring your solution to life on AWS.
Funding awards
Three ideas can move from pitch to possibility.
Winners receive development support applied directly to the design and development of their AI solution by Futran Solutions on AWS.
Second place
$20,000
in AI development funding
First place
$25,000
in AI development funding
Third place
$15,000
in AI development funding
AI development funding is applied toward eligible AI solution development services provided by Futran Solutions on AWS and is not a cash prize. Funding and AWS credits are subject to eligibility requirements, project qualification, program terms, availability, and approval.
Value for applicants
You do not need to win to move your idea forward.
No AI expertise or in-house technical team is required. Bring the business challenge; the program helps you explore the solution.
AWS credits for eligible applicants
Every eligible business that applies receives AWS credits to begin exploring and building on AWS.
AI engineer design and scoping session
Meet with Futran Solutions' AI engineering team to discuss your challenge, explore potential solutions, and define a technical approach.
What could you build?
Start with the problem your business needs to solve.
Strong ideas connect a clear operational or customer challenge to a practical AI solution with measurable impact.
AI Assistants & Chatbots
Help customers or employees find answers faster.
Workflow Automation
Reduce repetitive work, delays, and manual handoffs.
Intelligent Search
Find insights across documents and business records.
Customer Service
Improve response time, consistency, and experience.
Business Intelligence
Turn operational data into clearer decisions.
Predictive Analytics
Forecast needs, risks, demand, or business trends.
Generative AI Apps
Create practical tools grounded in your business needs.
Custom AI Solutions
Address a specialized challenge unique to your organization.
Competition timeline
Three important dates.
Submit your concept, watch for finalist notification, and join us for the live competition and winner announcement.
Pitch submissions close
Complete and submit your application by the deadline.
Finalists are notified
Selected applicants receive details for the live pitch presentation.
Live pitches and awards
Finalists pitch at the San Diego Military Summit. Winners are announced at the event.
All applicants are encouraged to attend. Join us at the San Diego Military Summit to support the finalists and see the winning ideas announced. A Military Summit ticket is required to attend.
Live pitch panel
Meet the judges.
Finalists will present in front of a three-judge panel at the San Diego Military Summit.
John Tsuetaki
Vice President of Sales
Daniella McMillan
Partner Territory Manager - Small Business Advisory
To Be Announced
Third judge details coming soon
What judges will consider
Make the business case clear.
You do not need to be an AI expert. Focus on the problem, the outcome, and why your organization is ready to act.
Clarity of the business and problem
Strength and practicality of the AI use case
Potential and measurable business impact
Feasibility of implementation on AWS
Readiness to execute in the next 30-90 days
Prepare your submission
Tell a focused story.
The strongest submissions connect a real problem to a practical AI solution and a measurable business result.
- Describe your business: what you do, who you serve, and your current traction.
- Define the problem: explain the cost, delay, missed opportunity, or customer frustration.
- Explain the AI use case: what the solution would do and what information it would use.
- Quantify the impact: estimate time saved, cost reduced, revenue gained, or service improved.
- Show readiness: identify an internal champion and your ability to collaborate during development.
Frequently asked questions
Good ideas can start in plain language.
Do I need AI expertise or an in-house technical team?
No. Applicants should explain the business challenge and desired outcome in clear, nontechnical language. Futran Solutions and AWS provide the technical perspective.
Is there a cost to submit a pitch?
No. There is no cost to apply. Attendance at the San Diego Military Summit requires an event ticket.
Is the award a cash prize?
No. Awards are AI development funding applied directly toward eligible solution design and development services provided by Futran Solutions on AWS.
What happens after I submit?
Submissions are reviewed for business need, impact, practicality, AWS feasibility, and readiness. Applicants selected for the live round will be notified on Wednesday, October 21, 2026.
Should I attend if I am not selected as a finalist?
Yes. Everyone who submits is encouraged to attend the San Diego Military Summit, support the live presenters, and see the winners announced. A Summit ticket is required.
Applications close October 16
Your business challenge could become an AI solution.
Bring us the problem. Show us the opportunity. Take the first step toward building a practical solution on AWS.