Eligibility Criteria

Startups must be: 

• Early-stage (Pre-seed / Seed level)
• Offering an innovative product or service
• Demonstrating clear market potential
• Backed by a strong and capable team

Submission Guidelines

When submitting your pitch deck, please ensure: 

The deck is clear, visually appealing, and free of unnecessary jargon

• Maximum length is 5 pages
• A brief summary or “elevator pitch” is included
• All referenced links work correctly
• Any required supporting documents (business plan, financial models, etc.) are attached
• All materials are submitted to mailto:startups@ataworld.org

Cash Prizes, Funding & Mentorship

Top 3 startups will receive:

• Cash prizes
• Certificates of participation
• Funding opportunities
• Mentorship support
• Eligibility to advance to the next level of the USA competition

Required Pitch Deck Components

(Please follow the attached template)

Your pitch deck should include: 

1. Problem – The key market problem you aim to solve
2. Solution – How your product/service addresses the problem and what makes it unique
3. Market Opportunity – Target market size and growth potential
4. Business Model – How you plan to generate revenue
5. Competition – Competitor analysis and your unique advantage
6. Team – Founders and their relevant experience
7. Financial Projections – Revenue, expenses, and growth estimates
8. Funding Request – Amount needed and how funds will be used

Pitch Format

• 10 minutes for your pitch
• 5 minutes for Q&A

(Please adhere strictly to the time limits)