Deadline: August 15, 2025 (US) / October 15, 2025 (Europe)
Applications are open for the Alibaba CoCreate Pitch Competition 2025. CoCreate Pitch is the world’s leading product-driven startup competition — where bold entrepreneurs pitch their vision, connect with top global manufacturers and investors, and compete for a share of $1 million in prizes. With star mentors, massive exposure, and the full power of Alibaba.com’s sourcing ecosystem, this is more than a pitch — it’s your launchpad to global success.
Prizes
Travel to the CoCreate Pitch Finals
Confirmed finalists receive a free ticket to the selected CoCreate event plus two (2) nights of hotel accommodations for one (1) designated pitcher.
- The designated pitcher must be the Founder, Co-Founder or CEO/owner. In special cases, with the approval of Alibaba.com or its implementing partner, the CFO, COO, CTO would be eligible to participate at the CoCreate Pitch Finals in their place contingent on criteria including but not limited to: health, English language proficiency, or travel documents.
- Additional co-Founders and/or any other Team Members are welcome to join the CoCreate Pitch Finals.
- Any other team members wishing to accompany a designated traveler will assume responsibility for travel, lodging, and venue access expenses as well as any expense for relevant travel documents (including but not limited to visas, etc.).
CoCreate Awards & Cash Prizes
CoCreate Pitch Finals US:
- Ten (10) winners will receive $40,000 worth of prizes – $20,000 in non-dilutive cash prizes and $20,000 in credits and in-kind support.
- One (1) additional grand prize winner will receive $200,000 worth of prizes — $100,000 in non-dilutive cash prizes and $100,000 in credits and in-kind support.
CoCreate Pitch Finals EURO:
- Ten (10) winners will receive $20,000 worth of prizes – $10,000 in non-dilutive cash prizes and $10,000 in credits and in-kind support.
- One (1) grand prize winner will receive $200,000 worth of prizes — $100,000 in non-dilutive cash prizes and $100,000 in credits and in-kind support.
Redeeming CoCreate Pitch Credits:
- Within 6 months after the user wins the award, the user can make purchases on Alibaba.com and provide relevant vouchers, and they will reimburse the expenses in a lump sum based on the actual amount spent (reimbursement based on actual costs).
Eligibility
- Any company from around the world is welcome to apply and become an Applicant. EURO companies will compete in the CoCreate Pitch EURO Finals competition. All other companies will compete in the CoCreate Pitch US Finals competition.
- Applicant companies must be legally registered and legally qualified to operate the line of business pitched at the time of registration.
- Employees of the organizers, its affiliates, subsidiaries, advertising, promotional agencies, suppliers and immediate family members are not eligible to participate in the competition.
- By submitting an application to participate in the CoCreate Pitch Finals competition, you are agreeing to and accepting the Competition Rules and the Terms and Conditions set out below.
- There will be a special event for athletes in Europe, with a limit of 10 participants. Entrepreneurs from around the world who have athletic experience and competition backgrounds are welcome to join.
- There is no entry fee to apply.
Application
For more information, visit Alibaba CoCreate Pitch Competition.
