Announcing Twilio’s AI Startup Searchlight 2.0 Awards Program

Twilio has launched the AI Startup Searchlight 2.0 Awards Program to recognize startups that are utilizing large-language models (LLMs), generative artificial intelligence, and big data in combination with Twilio's services to enhance communications and customer experiences. The program seeks startups worldwide that have a product or working demo leveraging Twilio on channels such as Voice, Email, WhatsApp, Conversations, or SMS. Winners will be featured online by Twilio and receive $10,000 USD in one-time Twilio credits, a $5,000 USD Apple Gift card, potential inclusion in the Twilio Marketplace, and opportunities for future co-marketing initiatives with Twilio. The judges include industry experts from Twilio and Lightspeed Venture Partners. Applications or nominations must be submitted by September 29, 2024, with winners announced in November 2024.