Deadline: November 6, 2025
Applications are open for the Alma Ascent Pitch Competition 2025. Alma believes immigration drives Innovation. And they are backing that belief not just through their immigration legal services, but with real capital to help founders succeed.
They are bringing together Silicon Valley’s top early-stage VCs to judge and discover the next generation of immigrant-led startups. 10 teams will be selected to pitch live and in person in Palo Alto.
Prizes
- First Place: $60,000
- Second Place: $40,000
Eligibility
- Open to early-stage startups that have raised less than $2M in total funding.
- Teams from anywhere in the world are welcome — as long as you can be in the Bay Area on November 20th for the final pitch.
- At least one founder must be an immigrant (born outside the U.S.).
Application
For more information, visit Alma Ascent Pitch Competition.
