Excellence in Applied AI Award
At Extreme Tech Challenge, our focus has always been on spotlighting practical, investable solutions that drive meaningful benefits and impact across business, society, and the environment.
The 2026 Excellence in Applied AI Award is part of our AI:360 focus on Applied Intelligence and recognizes the most effective and innovative ways of Using AI. Whether in mobility, medicine, energy, industrial or physical AI, these solutions are built to work and scale to obtain a more immediate return-on-AI.
The winners will be invited to our AI:360 Summit in November in Palo Alto, California where they will have the opportunity to pitch to and engage with leading corporate executives and investors.
Awards & Benefits
Winners of the Excellence in Applied AI Award will receive:An invitation to present and showcase at XTC's flagship annual AI conference in California, USA in November 2026.
Inclusion in Extreme Tech Challenge's global network of investors and corporate innovation leaders.
Amplified visibility through XTC's international media and marketing channels.
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