Alibaba Cloud 2020 Global AI Innovation Challenge for Entrepreneurs

As cloud and AI technologies are shaping all industries globally and driving numerous innovations, Alibaba Cloud has launched the Machine Learning Platform for AI (PAI) service to empower AI developers and innovators by lowering technical barriers and development costs. The Alibaba Cloud Global AI Innovation Challenge is an open competition for global AI developers, researchers, startups and solution providers to make and/or enhance their products or projects based on machine learning using PAI.

• Table of Content
• About Alibaba Cloud
• Alibaba Cloud Global AI Innovation Challenge
• Aim and Benefits of Alibaba Cloud Global AI Innovation Challenge
• Requirements for Alibaba Cloud Global AI Innovation Challenge Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About Alibaba Cloud

Alibaba Cloud, founded in 2009, is a global leader in cloud computing and artificial intelligence, providing services to thousands of enterprises, developers, and governments organizations in more than 200 countries and regions. Committed to the success of its customers, Alibaba Cloud provides reliable and secure cloud computing and data processing capabilities as a part of its online solutions. In January 2017, Alibaba Cloud became the official cloud services partner of the Olympics.  Click here to learn more >... continue reading

Alibaba Cloud Global AI Innovation Challenge

Aim and Benefits of Alibaba Cloud Global AI Innovation Challenge

The winners of the challenge will share $55,000 USD cash prizes and $61,000 cloud credits in total.

1st Place: 1 Team

1. $20,000 Cash Prize (Pre-Tax)
2. $5,000 Alibaba Cloud Credits
3. $5,000 PAI Credits

2nd Place: 2 Teams 

1. $10,000 Cash Prize (Pre-Tax) 
2.  $4,000 Alibaba Cloud Credits
3. $4,000 Alibaba Cloud Credits

3rd Place: 3 Teams 

1. $5,000 Cash Prize (Pre-Tax) 
2. $2,500 Alibaba Cloud Credits
3. $2,500 PAI Credits

Innovation Award: 10 Teams

1. $1,000 Alibaba Cloud Credits
2. $1,000 PAI Credits

In addition, all winners will also get the following benefits:

Award Certificates

Priority to become Alibaba Cloud MVP or Student Ambassador

Global Exposure

Requirements for Alibaba Cloud Global AI Innovation Challenge Qualification

Open to All AI Developers and Innovators: The challenge is open to anyone who is using machine learning for their projects.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

Please follow the steps to register to the challenge and claim your benefits (see step-by-step guide).

Create an account >

Sign up to Alibaba Cloud for free and complete your basic informationRegister for the Challenge >

Please register for the challenge on Tianchi Get Coupon & Start Using PAI >

Claim a $50 PAI coupon and start using PAI Submit Your Project >

The deadline for the 1st round submission is Oct 16Requirements for registration

1.  Participants must have an account on Alibaba Cloud International Site before registering for the challenge.
2.  In order to get PAI coupon and start using PAI, you are required to add a valid payment method to your account. (If you are a university/college student and do not have a valid payment method, please get student verification before claiming the coupon. )
3.  A team may consist one or more participants. The coupon and award will be only given to one account for a team and cannot be seperated.

For more details, visit Alibaba website