CoCreate Pitch 2026 Product-Based Startup Competition

Overview CoCreate Pitch 2026 is a global product-based startup competition for entrepreneurs, SMEs, students, and product innovators. Participants compete for a prize pool worth more than USD 1 million while gaining investor exposure, media visibility, business networking, and access to Alibaba.com and Accio resources. Prize structure Each regional competition awards major prizes, including a gold prize of USD 200,000, silver prize of USD 100,000, bronze prize of USD 50,000, and USD 10,000 for other finalists. Prizes are described as 50% cash and 50% Alibaba.com credits or coupons. Competition tracks Applicants can enter through the General SMEs Track for existing small and medium businesses, the 0-to-1 Startup Track for early-stage product ideas, or the Student Track for university and college students developing product innovations. Timeline and active deadlines Some regional deadlines have already passed. As of 19 August 2026, Jakarta and Kuala Lumpur applications close on 25 August 2026, while London applications close on 5 October 2026. Los Angeles and Seoul deadlines listed in the source have passed. Application process Applicants register through Accio Work, complete the AI-assisted application, and if selected, prepare for a 90-second product pitch before judges. Regional finalists are selected before the live pitch events.

Who can apply - Product-based startups and SMEs. - Entrepreneurs with early-stage product ideas. - University or college students with product innovations. - Applicants able to choose a regional competition and meet that deadline. Documents and details to prepare - Product description and customer problem. - Photos, demo, prototype, or product page. - Market size and target customer. - Business model, pricing, and traction if available. - Manufacturing, supply chain, or sourcing plan. - Short 90-second pitch script. - Region selection based on deadline and eligibility. Eligibility checklist - Check which regional deadline is still open. - Jakarta and Kuala Lumpur close 25 August 2026. - London closes 5 October 2026. - Use the official CoCreate Pitch page for final instructions. - Make the product and business case clear, not just the idea.