Alibaba.com is hosting its CoCreate Pitch 2025 competition, with a $1 million prize pool, in Las Vegas at the Paris Las Vegas. The competition aims to support entrepreneurs with unique product ideas, offering substantial cash rewards and Alibaba.com sourcing credits. The event partners with Kickstarter for crowdfunding support.
The competition invites entrepreneurs to submit a 30-60 second video pitch on Instagram or TikTok with the hashtag CoCreatePitch, tagging @Alibaba.comofficial, or through a detailed application by August 15 for U.S. entrants, and October 15 for European entrants. Submissions are evaluated on criteria such as innovation, feasibility, and market potential.
The U.S. semifinalists will be narrowed down to 70 individuals, who will attend the finals in Las Vegas on September 4-5. These finalists will receive complimentary event tickets and hotel accommodations. European finalists will be selected by October 25, with 30 moving on to the London event on November 14.
Two grand prize winners from the U.S. and Europe will each receive $200,000, split between cash and credits. An additional 20 winners will receive up to $40,000, also divided between cash and credits. The winners will be announced during the event.