Alma Ascent Pitch Competition

📖 About Alma Ascent Pitch Competition

The Alma Ascent Pitch Competition is designed to support immigrant-led startups and foster innovation. Silicon Valley’s top early-stage venture capitalists will judge and discover the next generation of immigrant-led startups.

Key Details:

• Date Published: October 15, 2025
• Application Deadline: November 06, 2026
• Category: Contest, Entrepreneurs

Highlights:

• 10 teams will be selected to pitch live and in person in Palo Alto.
• The competition is backed by real capital to help founders succeed.

💰 Benefits of Alma Ascent Pitch Competition

Prizes:

• $60,000 — First Place
• $40,000 — Second Place

✅ Alma Ascent Pitch Competition Requirements

To participate in the competition, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Early-stage startups that have raised less than $2M in total funding.
• Teams from anywhere in the world are welcome — as long as you can be in the Bay Area on November 20th for the final pitch.
• At least one founder must be an immigrant (born outside the U.S.).

📅 Application Date and Process

Application Deadline: November 06, 2026

To apply, visit the official application portal.

🌐 Contact Information

For more details, visit the Alma Ascent Pitch Competition page.

• $60,000 — First Place
• $40,000 — Second Place