Overview

The Skip AI Builder Grant (applications open on April 22, 2026) is a competition designed to identify and support builders creating AI-powered tools that help entrepreneurs and small business owners succeed.

We are looking for practical, working solutions — not just ideas — that improve real business outcomes.

Who Should Apply

• Developers, designers, and builders
• Individuals or small teams
• Anyone building AI tools for real-world business use cases

Submission Requirements

Each submission must include:

Working Demo or Walkthrough

• A live prototype, hosted tool, or recorded demo (e.g., Loom)

Problem Statement

• What problem does your tool solve?

Target User

• Who is this for? What type of business?

How It Helps

• What outcome does it improve?

Example Use Case (Strongly Recommended)

• Show a real or realistic example of the tool in action
• Ideally include a before → after comparison

What We’re Looking For

Submissions will be evaluated based on:

• Practical usefulness
• Clarity of problem and solution
• Quality of execution
• Relevance to real business workflows
• Potential to scale across many businesses

We prioritize useful tools over complex ones.

Selection Process

Phase 1: Submission Review

All entries will be reviewed and shortlisted based on quality and relevance.

Phase 2: Shortlist

A group of top submissions will be selected for further evaluation. Shortlisted may be ask to join a call to:

• demonstrate their product
• explain how it works
• answer questions

Phase 4: Winner Selection

One winner will be selected for the $10,000 grant.

Prize

• $10,000 USD awarded to one winner
• Additional recognition or smaller awards may be given
• Opportunities for collaboration or integration may be offered at Skip’s discretion

Additional Opportunities

Top submissions may be considered for:

• Listing in the Skip marketplace
• Access to Skip APIs and distribution to over 1M users
• Integration into Skip’s product ecosystem
• Potential collaboration or future opportunities with Skip

Important Terms

• Submissions must be original work
• By submitting, you agree that Skip may review, analyze, and interally use ideas or concepts presented in your submission
• You acknowledge that Skip may independently develop or pursue similar ideas, products, or features
• Submission does not create any ownership, exclusivity, or confidentiality rights
• Skip is not obligated to implement, compensate, or enter into any relationship beyond the stated prizes
• You grant Skip the right to reference, feature, or showcase your submission for promotional or evaluation purposes
• Skip reserves the right to modify, suspend, or cancel the program at any time

Timeline

• Applications open: Wednesday, April 22, 2026
• Submission deadline: Wednesday, May 6, 2026
• Shortlisted notified: Within 1 week after closing
• Winner announced: Shortly after all shortlisted are reviewed

Contact

For questions, contact: support@helloskip.com