CTA Foundation
We power lives. Through our extensive and dynamic network, we bring technology to those most in need — seniors and people with disabilities. It's more than just devices. We give people freedom, independence, purpose and most importantly, vital connections.
The Consumer Technology Association Foundation hosted our 7th annual pitch competition live at CES 2025!
Our nine finalists brought a burst of innovation, unveiling cutting-edge technologies aimed at AI to benefit older adults and people with disabilities.
Congratulations to our winners:
- Grand Prize: MakeSense
- Runner-Up: Sign-Speak
- Audience Choice: Voinosis
We look forward to continuing to host our annual Pitch Competition at next year's CES. Stay tuned for updates on our 2026 submission entry dates, which will be opening up in the coming months.
Pitch Event Details
This year’s pitch will take place:
Location: Startup Stage in Eureka Park at CES 2026
Date & Time: TBD
Pitch Winners
Thank You to Our 2025 Pitch Competition Supporters
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Presenting Sponsor -
Partner Sponsor
Pitch Finalists
2025 Program Participants
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Emcee: Frank Gruber, Established
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Judge: Ashley Trick, Capital6 Eagle
Benefits for the Pitch Winner
The winner of the CTA Foundation Pitch Competition will receive the following:
- The Judge’s winner will receive $10,000. The Audience Choice winner will receive $2,000.
- Recognition and interview opportunities through the CTA Foundation network
- Meeting opportunities with CTA Foundation Executives and Trustees
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Be featured as part of Established’s Startup of the Year Podcast.
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Judge's Winner will receive a video produced by BBC StoryWorks. See the CES 2024 winner Augmental's video.
Eligible Companies
Companies eligible to participate in the pitch competition must meet the following criteria:
- Have less than $1 million in annual revenue.
- Have raised less than $30 million in investments.
- A CES 2025 Exhibitor
View the full rules and eligibility requirements.