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Snowflake has announced the 10 semifinalists for its 2026 Startup Challenge, featuring startups building AI-powered solutions across cybersecurity, healthcare, supply chain, geospatial intelligence, and fintech. The cohort includes companies like Airrived (agentic OS for enterprises), Auguria (security knowledge layer), Elait Health (unified healthcare data), Flexify (AI supply chain execution), LGND AI (queryable satellite imagery), and Twine Security (AI digital employees). All semifinalists leverage Snowflake's platform including Cortex AI, Snowpark, and Native App Framework. The competition advances to Round 2 with investor pitch videos and judge interviews, culminating in a finale at Dev Day in San Francisco on June 4.

Startup Challenge 2026: Meet the 10 Semifinalists

Introducing the 2026 Snowflake Startup Challenge semifinalists

Next up: Making the pitch and meeting the judges