Local startup GlüxKind has taken home the top prize at this evening’s AWS x NVIDIA AI Pitch Competition, earning a $125,000 cheque and national recognition for its smart stroller innovation.
The company, known for its AI-powered stroller designed to help parents navigate the world more safely and comfortably with their babies, outshone five other startups to claim first place in the prestigious event.
Held as part of a premier showcase for emerging AI technologies, the competition brought together six hand-picked startups to pitch their solutions before a high-profile panel of judges from AWS, NVIDIA, and top venture capital firms. The event also offered founders the opportunity to network with tech industry pioneers and investors.
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GlüxKind’s win marks a significant milestone for the Vancouver-based company, which has been steadily gaining attention for combining robotics and AI in everyday parenting gear. With this award, the company is poised to accelerate development and expand its reach in the growing smart parenting tech market.
Founded in 2020 by Kevin Huang and Anne Hunger after they became parents, Glüxkind was named a CES 2023 Innovation Awards Honoree.
The AWS AI Startup Pitch Competition is designed to spotlight transformative AI innovations and give rising startups a platform to connect with major players shaping the future of artificial intelligence.
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