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BEYOND FUTURE ART PRIZE 

Application Deadline: 15 November, 2025

LOCATION: Hong Kong

The Beyond Future Art Prize was established to spotlight and support artists whose work reflects the urgent social, environmental, and technological challenges of our time. Rooted in the belief that art is a powerful force for transformation, the prize champions creativity that inspires change, sparks dialogue, and reimagines sustainable futures.

ELIGIBILITY:

In an AI-powered world, sustainability is no longer just about reducing waste or protecting nature—it’s about building a future where humanity, creativity, and the natural world thrive together.

The 2025 Beyond Future Art Prize invites artists to explore this evolving vision. As artificial intelligence continues to reshape how we live, work, and create, we ask: Can we build a future that puts ethics before efficiency, community before control, and regeneration before replication?

Open to artists around the world aged 15 or above working primarily in traditional media (painting, drawing, printmaking, photography, and mixed media) who are beginning to integrate AI into their creative process.

Original works that thoughtfully explore the intersection between AI, sustainability, nature, and humanity, while demonstrating technical skill and conceptual depth.

This is not a prize for AI-generated art. It is a celebration of human-centered creativity that engages with AI to explore what it means to create, live, and thrive in the age of transformation.

BENEFIT:

Winner: Cash Prize HK$10,000 , Trophy and Physical Certificate 

1st Runner-Up: Cash Prize HK$6,000 and Physical Certificate 

2nd Runner-Up: Cash Prize HK$4,000 and Physical Certificate 

3rd Runner-Up: Cash Prize HK$3,000 and Physical Certificate 

4th Runner-Up: Cash Prize HK$2,000 and Physical Certificate 

Top 20 finalists: Digital Certificate 

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ALMA ASCENT $100,000 PITCH COMPETITION 

Application Deadline: November 6, 2025 (11:59 PM PST)

LOCATION: USA

Alma Ascent believes immigration drives innovation. And we’re backing that belief not just through our immigration legal services, but with real capital to help founders succeed.

ELIGIBILITY:

The Alma Ascent is bringing together Silicon Valley’s top early-stage VCs to judge and discover the next generation of immigrant-led startups.

10 teams will be selected to pitch live and in person in Palo Alto.

 Early-stage startups that have raised less than $2M in total funding
Teams from anywhere in the world are welcome—as long as you can be in the Bay Area on November 20th for the final pitch
At least one founder must be an immigrant (born outside the U.S.)

Final Pitch Event: November 20, 2025
Location: Alma HQ, Palo Alto, CA

Application Deadline: November 6, 2025 (11:59 PM PST)

BENEFIT:

Prizes:

$60,000—First Place
$40,000—Second Place

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