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Build a Startup Idea with AI Investors Won’t Ignore

EventAI & Machine LearningFundraisingOnline
17:00
Online, United States
Atlanta Startup Founder 101

This online event explores how to build startup ideas with AI tools that attract investor interest. It is designed for founders who want to validate their concepts before committing significant time and resources. Attendees will learn how to distinguish real opportunities from untested assumptions in the early startup process.

FoundersIdea StageOnline

Aug 2026 - Ai for Nonprofits: Portland

MeetupAI & Machine LearningFundraisingIn person
12:00
Capital One Café (Upstairs), Portland, United States
AI for Nonprofits - Portland

This event features brief presentations and small group discussions focused on practical AI applications for nonprofits. It welcomes nonprofit professionals and others interested in AI without requiring technical expertise. Attendees share experiences and learn from each other to improve nonprofit work using AI.

NetworkingFree to AttendOperators

1871 Events: Scale the System: 1871 Emerging Tech Innovation Summit

CompetitionAI & Machine LearningWeb3 & CryptoFundraisingPolicy & EcosystemIn person
09:00
Chicago, IL, Chicago, United States
Luma Chicago

This event features a full-day summit exploring policy, innovation, and scaling in emerging technologies like AI, Quantum, and Web3. It brings together builders, investors, policymakers, and enterprise leaders to discuss regulation and funding while showcasing startup pitches and networking opportunities. Attendees will gain insights into the current tech landscape and see live pitching for non-dilutive funding.

PitchingInvestors

Step SF 2026: The AI & Tech Startup Festival

CompetitionAI & Machine LearningFundraisingIn person
09:00America / Los Angeles
The Midway, San Francisco Bay Area, United States
Luma San Francisco

Step SF 2026 is a two-day tech startup festival in San Francisco featuring pitch competitions, live product showcases, and networking opportunities. It brings together founders, investors, builders, and operators focused on AI and frontier technologies. Attendees can engage in talks, 1-on-1 meetings, and demo sessions to explore innovation and investment in the AI economy.

FoundersPitchingInvestorsNetworking

Blue Startups Cohort 18 Honolulu Demo Day

Demo DayAI & Machine LearningFundraisingIn personFree
15:00
Entrepreneurs Sandbox, Honolulu, United States
Luma Honolulu

Startups from Blue Startups Cohort 18 present their pitches across sectors including travel, gaming, AI, software, space, sustainability, and ocean tech. The event targets investors, mentors, and industry leaders interested in emerging companies from Hawaii and beyond. Attendees can hear innovative ideas and network with founders and stakeholders in Honolulu's premier tech week event.

FoundersPitchingInvestorsNetworking

AI & Robotics Venture Day 2026

EventAI & Machine LearningDeep TechFundraisingIn personFree
16:00
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh, United States
Luma Pittsburgh

The AI & Robotics Venture Day 2026 showcases investment-ready startups from CMU working in AI, robotics, autonomy, and embodied intelligence. It brings together investors, founders, university leaders, and the regional startup community to highlight high-potential companies. This event offers investors priority approval and is part of CMU Startup Week 2026 and StartUP PGH.

FoundersInvestors