2025 AI Pitch Competition

Compete for $25,000 in AWS and PREDICTif services to launch your AI solution!

The 2025 AI Pitch Competition is hosted by HISBDC and HTDC and sponsored by AWS and PREDICTif Solutions. Finalists will pitch their AI-driven business ideas to a panel of judges for a chance to win $25,000 in AWS and PREDICTif services. The live pitch event will take place on October 15, 2025, at the HTDC Sandbox in Honolulu. This is an opportunity to showcase innovation, network with industry leaders, and compete for startup support.

Top ideas will be recognized for their creativity, impact, and potential to shape Hawaiʻi’s future tech ecosystem.

📍 Live Pitch Date: October 15, 2025 🕒 Time: 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM HST 📍 Location: HTDC Sandbox — 643 Ilalo St, Honolulu, HI 96813

Application Submission Link:

🔗https://www.htdc.org/ai-pitch-application/ 📝 Submission Deadline: October 1, 2025 at 2:00 PM (HST)

Whether you're pitching or cheering from the crowd, don’t miss this celebration of AI innovation in Hawaiʻi.

Parking is located at the entrance of Lot C. Please park in the white single stalls at the entrance of Lot C. Payment information is available on signage within the lot. Please contact Secure Parking (www.secureparkinghi.com) for any parking questions. Parking map: https://tinyurl.com/mr487xyu.