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Perplexity AI launches Billion Pound Build competition for UK startups

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Perplexity AI has launched the "Billion Pound Build" competition, inviting UK-based startups to submit their pitches. The competition aims to foster innovation within the UK tech scene. Winners will receive significant support and resources to help them scale their ventures. AI

IMPACT Encourages AI startup development in the UK, potentially leading to new AI tools and services.

RANK_REASON This is a competition launch by an AI company, not a core AI release or significant industry move.

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Perplexity AI launches Billion Pound Build competition for UK startups

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COVERAGE [2]

  1. X — Perplexity TIER_1 English(EN) · perplexity_ai ·

    Submit your pitch:

    Submit your pitch: https://t.co/GTFuDcsTSI

  2. X — Perplexity TIER_1 English(EN) · perplexity_ai ·

    Yesterday at London Tech Week we announced the Billion Pound Build competition.

    Yesterday at London Tech Week we announced the Billion Pound Build competition. Teams can enter to secure a share of £1M in Computer credits by using Perplexity Computer to build their company. The pitch phase is open now and closes on 6 July. https://t.co/mM3zmYL1Pw

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