Texas AI Challenge

​Hosted by SMU Spears Institute and DFW Startup Week, and brought to you by presenting sponsors Eagle Venture Lab and 1845 Venture Studios, the Texas AI Challenge Live Pitch Event is a live pitch event to showcasing the top early-stage AI startups in the Lone Star State.

​Three finalists will pitch live in front of investors, fellow founders, and industry veterans. Beyond the pitches, you'll get insider perspectives on where AI is headed, learn about new entrepreneurial programs supporting founders, and mix with other innovators at our reception afterward.

​Event Run of Show:
6:00 – 6:30 PM – Registration & Check-In
6:30 – 6:32 PM – Opening Remarks
6:32 – 7:00 PM – Future of AI Panel
7:00 – 7:35 PM – AI Startup Pitch Competition
7:35 – 7:45 PM – Overview of the SMU Cox Spears Institute & Launch Accelerator
7:45 – 8:00 PM – Mini Panel & Community Round Robin
8:00 – 8:05 PM – Winner Announcement & Closing Remarks
8:05 – 9:00 PM – Networking Reception

​Who Should Attend:

• ​AI & tech founders

• ​Investors & capital allocators

• ​Corporate innovation & strategy leaders

• ​University researchers & students

• ​Startup mentors, operators, and ecosystem builders

​Dress Code: Business casual to business professional

​Our partners bringing this to life:
SMU Spears Institute, Dallas Entrepreneur Center, Eagle Venture Lab, 1845 Venture Studios, TriNet, J.P. Morgan, Alison Reiff-Martin, O’Melveny, Texas AI Association, AI Venture House, Mayra Leadership, Texas Venture Alliance, Primoria AI, Houston AI, Capital Factory, Startup Grind