Alibaba.com Reveals U.S. Winners of CoCreate Pitch 2025

The competition fielded nearly 25,000 global applicants to compete for a share of the $1 million prize fund. As the U.S. edition wrapped up on September 5, one winner received the $200,000 grand prize, while ten finalists were each awarded $40,000. Prizes are distributed as 50% cash and 50% Alibaba.com sourcing credits. The competition fielded nearly 25,000 global applicants to compete for a share of the$1 millionprize fund. As the U.S. edition wrapped up onSeptember 5, one winner...

The competition fielded nearly 25,000 global applicants to compete for a share of the $1 million prize fund. As the U.S. edition wrapped up on September 5, one winner received the $200,000 grand prize, while ten finalists were each awarded $40,000. Prizes are distributed as 50% cash and 50% Alibaba.com sourcing credits.

This year's U.S. grand prize winner is Christian Reed of REEKON Tools Inc. The company makes digital measuring tools paired with powerful software for capturing data from home improvement projects and construction sites and organizing it automatically. Their device eliminates the need to write down measurements or draw diagrams by automatically generating highly accurate dimensions and shapes with the single press of a button.

In addition to the grand prize winner, of the 20 entrepreneurs who advanced to compete in the final on September 5, the top 10 who walked away with prizes (listed in alphabetical order by company name) include:

"This year's CoCreate Pitch competition offered a clear window into the state of entrepreneurship today," said Liz Wang, Global Head of Commercial Strategy at Alibaba.com. "We congratulate not only the grand prize winner and top 10 finalists, but also all the semi-finalists who pitched live in Las Vegas, standing out from 25,000 applications. The entrepreneurial spirit and resilience of small business shown by every participant embody the values Alibaba.com has always championed. We regard every contestant as a valuable part of our community, and with the support of our AI capabilities, supply chain resources, and entrepreneur network, we will continue to empower and follow the growth of each CoCreate Pitch participant. The conclusion of CoCreate Pitch U.S. marks just the beginning of our future collaborations with these entrepreneurs, and we also look forward to CoCreate Pitch European edition in London this autumn."

The CoCreate Pitch European final will take place on November 14 in London, for a shot at the remaining $400,000 in prizes. Applications close October 15. As with the U.S. competition, entrepreneurs can apply by submitting a 30-second video on Instagram or TikTok with the hashtag #CoCreatePitch and tagging @Alibaba.com_official, or by applying directly at pitch.alibabacocreate.com.

More information about CoCreate Europe is available at https://www.alibabacocreate.com/uk.

In addition to the grand prize winner and 10 winning finalists, the following entrepreneurs rose above 25,000 applicants to be selected as semi-finalists—recognized for their innovation, courage, and resilience. Earning the honor of pitching live at CoCreate Pitch 2025 in Las Vegas, their names and businesses stand as an extraordinary testament to the entrepreneurial spirit (all semi-finalist names are based on the original application forms we received, listed in alphabetical order by company name; an asterisk indicates those who advanced to the final):

About Alibaba.com

Launched in 1999, Alibaba.com is a leading platform for global business-to-business (B2B) e-commerce that serves buyers and suppliers from over 200 countries and regions around the world. It is engaged in services covering various aspects of commerce, including providing businesses with tools that help them reach a global audience for their products and helping buyers discover products, find suppliers and place orders online fast and efficiently. Alibaba.com is part of Alibaba International Digital Commerce Group.

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