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Yahoo
08-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Alibaba.com brings CoCreate Pitch to Europe:
a leading platform for global B2B e-commerce, is excited to launch CoCreate Pitch – a new competition for UK and European SMEs to take their product concepts and business dreams global and reach new levels of success. As the world's largest product-based pitch competition, CoCreate Pitch will see SMEs and Entrepreneurs share their innovative product ideaswhich will be evaluated on innovation, feasibility and market potential. Finalists will then be invited to CoCreate Europe – a new SME-focused trade event – where they will pitch live and in-person to a star-studded panel of judges and investors to compete for their share of global prize pool worth £750,000. One Grand Winner will be announced at CoCreate Europe in Londonon 14th November, where they will win a prize package worth £150,000. 20 other winners from around the world will also win a prize package worth up to £30,000. Every participant will gain free access to AI sourcing tools, network of suppliers and resources. CoCreate Europe is an event that is the first of its kind. Designed as a platform to bring buyers and sellers together, CoCreate Europe will foster collaboration, enable SMEs to forge new partnerships, and unlock meaningful growth opportunities that can power their success over the next 12 months. The event also offers opportunities to explore the latest in AI-powered sourcing, e-commerce tools, and supply chain strategy — essentials for SMEs wanting to grow their business. Since 2023, CoCreate has been hosted exclusively in Las Vegas and, last year, hosted more than 2,000 SMEs for a forum of meaningful collaboration. This year, building on its positive momentum, CoCreate Las Vegas will welcome more than 3,000 SMEs, while over 1,000 SMEs are expected to be in London for the inaugural CoCreate Europe. Marking the start of a new era of a two-continent CoCreate, the launch of CoCreate Europe showcases commitment to supporting SMEs around the globe. 'This year, we're thrilled to open CoCreate Pitch to entrepreneurs in both Europe and the US,' said Kuo Zhang, president of 'We can't wait to see the product dreams of the brightest SMEs come to life on stage.' The launch of CoCreate Europe also reflects accelerating growth in the region with a five-fold increase in the number of products sold by European suppliers on its platform, and a 38 per cent rise in buyers sourcing on the platform across Europe, with strong momentum in France, the UK, Italy, and Germany. Liz Wang, global head of commercial strategy at said: 'The 'can-do' spirit of SMEs has always inspired CoCreate. From ideation to production, financing to mentorship — we're here to help them 'make it'.' CoCreate Europe is more than a pitch platform — it's an international stage where buyers and suppliers connect, ideas turn into prototypes, and digitally-driven growth becomes reality. Now's the time to act. Join the world's largest product-based pitch competition and cement your place at CoCreate Europe this November. is inviting SMEs to submit their brightest and best product ideas in their CoCreate Pitch competition, with a global prize pool of £750,000, including : Grand champion Las Vegas prize £150,000 Grand champion London prize £150,000 20 global winners will get up to £30,000 in funding Every participant will gain free access to AI sourcing tools, network of suppliers and resources. Post a 30-second video to Instagram or TikTok, share your story or idea and include the hashtag #CoCreatePitch and tag @ or submit via the official form at Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Business Recorder
28-06-2025
- Business
- Business Recorder
Alibaba.com launches ‘CoCreate Pitch'
KARACHI: a leading B2B e-commerce platform, has announced the newly expanded pitch competition, 'CoCreate Pitch', which will take place at the Company's annual flagship CoCreate event. The competition will allow global SMEs with product dreams to compete for a $1 million prize pool. Selected SMEs and entrepreneurs from Pakistan will have the opportunity to participate in the US event held in Las Vegas from September 4-5, 2025. In addition to the 'CoCreate Pitch' competition, is also introducing CoCreate Europe, which will be held in London on November 14, 2025. Coinciding with World Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Day on June 27th, this initiative highlights the commitment of to supporting global SMEs. SMEs are actively positioning themselves for new opportunities. During the mid-year stock season, has observed significant momentum in Pakistan, with the number of Pakistani exporters on the platform increasing by 30% year-over-year from April to June. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
Express Tribune
27-06-2025
- Business
- Express Tribune
SMEs with product ideas to compete in US
Listen to article B2B e-commerce platform has announced a newly expanded pitch competition, CoCreate Pitch, which will take place at the company's annual CoCreate event. The competition will allow global small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with product ideas to compete for a $1 million prize pool. Selected SMEs and entrepreneurs from Pakistan will have the opportunity to participate in the US event to be held in Las Vegas from September 4 to 5 this year. In addition to the CoCreate Pitch competition, is also introducing CoCreate Europe, which will be held in London on November 14, coinciding with the World Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Day on June 27. CoCreate Pitch will attract SMEs from around the globe, offering the opportunity for financial support, a diversified supply chain and mentorship. Two grand champions, one from each CoCreate event, will each receive a financial award valuing at $200,000 (50% cash and 50% sourcing credits). Twenty winners will be awarded up to $40,000 each under the same terms. All participants will gain free access to AI-powered sourcing tools and supplier network, enabling rapid prototyping and cost-efficient production. The competition spans two to four months, with submissions evaluated on innovation, feasibility and market potential. Finalists will pitch live at events in Las Vegas. Winners will be selected by a panel of industry leaders and investors. "The passion SMEs will bring to their innovative product ideas, and their entrepreneurial energy, shines brightly on stage," said Kuo Zhang, President of Despite global economic uncertainty, the SMEs continue to demonstrate resilience and a strong capacity to adapt and thrive. Recent data from reveals that SMEs are actively positioning themselves for new opportunities.
