Extreme Tech Challenge (XTC)
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Homepage (updated Sept 2026) announces AI:360 Global Startup Competition 2026 applications (announced 16 June 2026) for a November 2026 summit in California; close date not stated. WFF Startup Innovation Awards applications closed 1 April 2026.
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Extreme Tech Challenge
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Deadline: One call a year — Homepage (updated Sept 2026) announces AI:360 Global Startup Competition 2026 applications (announced 16 June 2026) for a November 2026 summit in California; close date not stated. WFF Startup Innovation Awards applications closed 1 April 2026.
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Quick — mostly identity and bank details.
Who can apply
- Sectors: climate, health, social, ai, any
- Stage: pre-seed, seed and Series A
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Source. https://www.extremetechchallenge.org/
"applications are now open for the AI:360 Global Startup Competition 2026"
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