💼 Job
Ignyte x ElevenLabs Future of Voice AI Challenge 2026: Win Up to USD 25,000 in AI Platform Credits - Global South Opportunities
About this opportunity
The Future of Voice AI Challenge 2026 is now accepting applications from innovative startups developing multilingual AI voice agents for banking, insurance, and government services. Organized by Ignyte in partnership with ElevenLabs, the competition invites founders to design and build voice AI solutions capable of transforming customer service, fraud prevention, public service delivery, and regulated business operations across the United Arab Emirates.
Powered by Dubai’s official startup ecosystem under the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the challenge offers finalists the opportunity to showcase their technology before institutional stakeholders while competing for USD 25,000 in ElevenLabs platform credits.
Applications close on 23 September 2026.
Requirements
Eligibility and Submission Process
Startups should complete the following steps before the deadline:
• Download the official ElevenLabs Idea Canvas.
• Select one use case from either challenge track.
• Complete every section within the specified word limits.
• Submit the completed canvas before 23 September 2026.
• Await announcement of the shortlisted teams on 30 September 2026.
Late submissions and alternative formats such as pitch decks, PDFs, or videos will not be accepted during Stage 1.