SVTR 2026 Fall AI Venture Camp
Applications closedTen spots for AI robotics, embodied intelligence and Physical AI teams. Selected teams pitch at the SVTR Startup Pitch during Silicon Valley Robotics Fair 2026 on August 9, then join a private SVTR AI Venture Meetup for deeper investor and industry conversations. Eligible teams may also apply for up to $200,000 in AWS Credits through SVTR as an AWS Activate Provider, subject to AWS review.
Open full size ↗The original recruitment poster for this edition, kept for the record. Applications are closed; the QR code and dates shown on it are no longer valid.
THE COHORT
In pitch order. Select a card to visit the company’s website.
BimotalPeterHigh-performance actuators for robotics, designed and built in Berkeley
灵鹊 AI赵文龙Multi-device AI audio-visual wearables (AI glasses)
EmokaCharles ZhangEmotionally intelligent companion devices (Physical AI × Emotion AI)
FurevolveYing ChenAI-powered proactive pet companion device
Star Kids RoboticsDavid WestOne block-coding app for any robot, in real code
TechableJessica WangNonprofit using AI to improve seniors’ lives
GritingJosie ZhangAI talent infrastructure with a traceable evidence chain
Homebot OneLeoMemory-powered AI companion robots that grow with every interaction
ChipHubAftab FarooqiAI-agent platform for hardware component sourcing and supplier management
TyceLylia Djait-PaulienPre-construction intelligence: project data and AI models for faster bidding and planningDescriptions reflect what each team presented at the pitch; businesses may have changed since. See each company’s website for the latest.
Silicon Valley Robotics Fair 2026 takes place August 8–9 at the San Mateo County Event Center. The following figures are organizer projections.
5,000+
attendees
50+
exhibitors
50+
speakers
50
robotics competition teams
Confirmed speakers (selected)
The lineup is still growing and also includes researchers, founders and investors from TikTok, ByteDance, Dell, UC Berkeley and Stanford.
The “Investing in AI and Robotics” roundtable brings together investors from Amino Capital, VXP Fund and GenAI X to discuss investment logic, commercialization paths and decision criteria in robotics and embodied intelligence.
The SVTR Startup Pitch follows the investor roundtable. Investors discuss how they decide; the next session puts projects in front of them.
FOR SELECTED TEAMS
On August 9 from 3:00–5:00 PM, ten selected teams join the SVTR Startup Pitch. Each team gets ten minutes, including two for live Q&A. Selected teams are included in the project booklet shared with registered investors before the event.
After the fair, selected teams join a private SVTR AI Venture Meetup. SVTR groups teams by stage, fundraising needs and investor focus, then invites matched institutional investors, corporate venture teams and industry partners. SVTR supports follow-up where both sides want to continue.
SVTR is an AWS Activate Provider. Eligible selected teams may apply for up to $200,000 in AWS Credits through this SVTR Activate channel. Final eligibility and amount are subject to AWS review.
Each selected team receives one two-day Silicon Valley Robotics Fair 2026 family pass for up to five people, including access to exhibits, expert talks, demos and the robotics competition, plus hands-on workshops such as programming a robotic vehicle with AI coding tools and building a voice agent.
Register through the SVTR channel for 20% off attendee tickets and exhibitor booths — coupon code SVTR is applied automatically at checkout via the links on this page. Early-bird tickets are sold out. Eligible investors may also apply for a limited number of free VIP passes.
20% off attendance / exhibiting ↗Shanghai in spring, Silicon Valley in fall · Track record
In March, the SVTR 2026 Spring AI Venture Camp selected 15 Silicon Valley and global technology companies from 1,000+ applicants through three rounds of review for AWE 2026. In parallel, 30+ global AI founders visited six AI industry hubs around Shanghai. The fall camp returns to Silicon Valley with a focused robotics cohort spanning selection, pitch preparation, live showcase, private sessions and follow-up.
1,000+
spring applicants
3
selection rounds
15
companies at AWE
30+
global AI founders
Reviewed on a rolling basis; limited spots, closes when full.
Apply
Submit your team, product stage, demo materials and goal by July 31
Cohort selection
SVTR reviews on a rolling basis and selects ten teams; applications close when full
Pitch preparation
Complete the project booklet, demo materials, logistics and pitch preparation
Live Silicon Valley pitch
Join the SVTR Startup Pitch on August 9; ten minutes per team including live Q&A
Private AI Venture Meetup
After the event, join a private robotics session grouped by project direction and investor interest
Follow-up
Continue conversations where both sides agree, with progress recorded in the SVTR AI Venture Database
For investors and industry partners
Institutional investors, corporate venture teams and active angels focused on robotics, embodied intelligence and Physical AI may apply to join the live pitch and follow-up private session.
Approved applicants may receive
Free VIP passes and guest seats are limited and subject to confirmation.
This cohort selects ten teams on a rolling basis until full. Priority goes to teams with a clear product stage, specific goal and demoable product.
The SVTR Startup Pitch takes place on August 9 from 3:00–5:00 PM. Each team gets ten minutes, including two for live Q&A. Teams may bring hardware or use a video demo.
Yes. Selected teams join a private SVTR AI Venture Meetup after the fair. SVTR groups projects by direction, funding stage and investor interest, then invites matched investors and industry partners.
The “Investing in AI and Robotics” roundtable includes investors from Amino Capital, VXP Fund and GenAI X. Confirmed fair speakers include Howie Xu of Gen, Russell Mendonca of Google DeepMind, Yan Chang and Chen Su of Nvidia, Ashwin Dharne of Anthropic, Elizabeth Xu of Stanford / Be the Change Foundation, and Jim Dukhovny of Alef, alongside speakers from TikTok, ByteDance and UC Berkeley. Additional confirmed guests will be added as available.
Use the investor application to submit your firm, role and areas of interest. Once confirmed, you may attend the live pitch, review the project booklet in advance and request the private robotics session.
Applying and being selected through this SVTR channel are free. Selected teams receive a two-day fair family pass.
Use the “20% off attendance / exhibiting” link on this page to open fair registration; coupon code SVTR is applied automatically at checkout, or can be entered manually if you arrive from elsewhere. The discount covers attendee tickets and exhibitor booths. Early-bird tickets are sold out.
No. SVTR is an AWS Activate Provider. Eligible selected teams may apply for up to $200,000 in AWS Credits through this SVTR Activate channel; final eligibility and amount are subject to AWS review.
In-person participation is preferred. Teams unable to attend because of visa or travel constraints should explain this in the application; SVTR will assess remote participation case by case based on the agenda and venue conditions.
This edition has ended. What actually happened is written up in the field notes above; the next edition will be announced on the Global Venture Camp page.