Applications have opened for Alibaba’s CoCreate Pitch 2026, a global competition for product-based startups seeking to turn ideas into market-ready products.
Funding of $50,000 to $200,000 is on offer, alongside investor exposure, mentorship, strategic partnerships and access to Alibaba’s global innovation and commercial ecosystem.
Alibaba said the programme targets early-stage and growth-stage startups worldwide, including consumer product, technology-enabled product, manufacturing and e-commerce ventures.
Selected founders are expected to use the programme to validate products, strengthen investment readiness and expand internationally, with applications due by July 25, 2026.