VentureBeat has announced a call for applications for its Innovation Showcase, a premier platform for generative AI companies looking to demonstrate their enterprise solutions at Transform 2025 in San Francisco.
Event overview: The Transform conference, focused on enterprise agentic AI orchestration at scale, will feature presentations from 10 selected companies demonstrating cutting-edge generative AI technologies.
- The showcase will take place in front of 400 industry decision-makers, including tech analysts and brand executives
- Selected companies will receive editorial coverage on VentureBeat, reaching millions of monthly readers
- Presenters will receive direct feedback from an expert panel of industry leaders
Selection criteria and categories: The showcase aims to highlight a diverse range of companies at different growth stages in the enterprise AI space.
- Five spots are reserved for early-stage companies (seed to early Series A with under $50M in funding)
- Five spots are allocated for later-stage startups (Series A+ with over $50M in funding)
- Large company divisions must apply in the later-stage category
- Winners will be recognized in three categories: most likely to succeed, best technology, and best presentation style
Application details: The submission process emphasizes real-world impact and business results.
- Companies must demonstrate new enterprise AI solutions with tangible use cases
- Applications are due by March 31, 2025, at 5 p.m. PT
- Previous showcase winners include prominent companies like SambaNova, Instabase, and Tabnine
Future implications: As enterprise AI adoption accelerates, this showcase represents a significant opportunity for emerging players to gain visibility and validation in an increasingly competitive market, while providing established companies with a platform to demonstrate their continued innovation in the space.
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