# Event Details - **Event Name**: Silicon Valley SBDC x EMUMBA - Amazon Web Services GEN AI Pitch Competition - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 16 Jul, 2026 at 05:00 pm – Thu, 16 Jul, 2026 at 08:30 pm - **Event Description**: In partnership with AWS and EMUMBA , this competition will spotlight the most promising AI ideas and projects across the Bay Area.About this EventSilicon Valley's biggest AI event is here! In partnership with and , this competition will spotlight the most promising AI ideas and projects from across the community.​? For Innovators & Entrepreneurs:Do you have an AI-driven idea, prototype, or project? This is your chance to showcase it in front of judges, peers, and industry leaders — with up to $25,000 in AWS partner funding to explore and implement AI and cloud solutions built on AWS, and to help bring your idea to life.? Apply to pitch here: https://forms.gle/SDhQaVinRiMWwuUJ9[Application to pitch deadline: July 7th, 2026]Event Overview:The GenAI Pitch Competition is a live innovation pitch competition focused on generative AI use cases. ​Agenda​5:00–5:30 PM — Check-in & networking​5:30–5:45 PM — Welcome & partner remarks​5:45–6:00 PM — Contest Rules & Judging Criteria​6:00–7:00 PM — AI pitches + Q&A​7:00–7:20 PM — Judges’ deliberation & audience choice​7:20–7:30 PM — Winners announced & Awards​7:30–8:30 PM — Networking & Partner Matchmaking8:30 PM — Event Close​Presented in partnership with AWS and EMUMBA.Who should apply?This competition is ideal for organizations (startups, SMBs, enterprise teams, nonprofits, researchers) that:​​Are integrating AI-driven innovation into their operations.​​Need funding, resources, and expert support to scale an AI vision.​​Want to connect with AI and AWS leaders to refine and implement AI strategies.​​Why participate?​​Access up to $25,000 in AWS partner funding and expert guidance to implement AI.​​Exclusive opportunity to present directly to AWS & AI leaders.​​Tailored feedback in a focused, high-value setting.​​Network with AWS and EMUMBA experts to explore AI-powered growth.​​How does funding work?This is not a cash prize or AWS Credits. Funding is AWS Partner funding allocated toward technical resources, architecture support, and solution development services delivered by EMUMBA in collaboration with AWS (subject to program eligibility and scope).Emumba is an AWS Advanced Tier Services Partner helping SMBs build, modernize, and scale their technology, operations, and customer experiences with AI, cloud, and emerging technologies on AWS.From building secure AWS foundations to solving complex AI challenges, Emumba operates as a product engineering partner, combining hands-on engineering depth with the speed, adaptability, and ownership needed to turn ambitious ideas into real-world systems. With the AWS AI Services Competency, Emumba helps organizations move quickly and build with confidence, whether they are launching new digital products, scaling internal platforms and operations, modernizing legacy systems, or operationalizing Generative AI. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/e528d240-7d41-11f1-a0f0-b3fc05930e16-rimg-w1200-h600-dc071920-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/e55e6130-7d41-11f1-957f-f1f06462340d-rimg-w1200-h673-dc04101c-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/cupertino/silicon-valley-sbdc-x-emumba-amazon-web-services-gen-ai-pitch-competition/100001990143821744 - **Event Categories**: it, contests, business, artificial-intelligence, speed-dating - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes - Location: Cupertino Community Hall - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Cupertino - **state**: CA - **country**: United States - **location**: Cupertino Community Hall - **lat**: 37.3183833 - **long**: -122.028425 - **full address**: Cupertino Community Hall, 10350 Torre Avenue, Cupertino, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Silicon Valley SBDC x EMUMBA - Amazon Web Services GEN AI Pitch Competition - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/dfd768dd63294dd504c1b8d04c3db761f16c5868124aaab053f7f703a664fa58-rimg-w742-h371-dc071920-gmir.jpg?v=1781551585 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Silicon Valley SBDC x EMUMBA - Amazon Web Services GEN AI Pitch Competition being held? - **A:** Silicon Valley SBDC x EMUMBA - Amazon Web Services GEN AI Pitch Competition takes place on Thu, 16 Jul, 2026 at 05:00 pm to Thu, 16 Jul, 2026 at 08:30 pm at Cupertino Community Hall, 10350 Torre Avenue, Cupertino, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Silicon Valley SBDC x EMUMBA - Amazon Web Services GEN AI Pitch Competition? - **A:** Silicon Valley SBDC x EMUMBA - Amazon Web Services GEN AI Pitch Competition is organized by Silicon Valley SBDC. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Silicon Valley SBDC x EMUMBA - Amazon Web Services GEN AI Pitch Competition is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Cupertino, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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