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Building AI startups for global impact.

AI for Good Innovation Factory is the leading UN-based startup pitching and acceleration platform that helps start-ups grow and scale their innovative AI-powered and SDG-driven solutions. Organized by the International Telecommunication Union, it offers opportunities including global pitching, funding connections, top-tier mentoring, VIP experiences, exclusive events access, speaking opportunities, participation in the Startup Acceleration Program, networking with global leaders, and media exposure.

The platform attracts hundreds of startups annually who apply to participate in the monthly online or in-person pitching sessions. These sessions feature startups on a global scale and through specialized sessions that focus on regions and countries, or different sectors (agriculture, climate, energy, healthcare, smart cities).

The year-long competition culminates with the top finalist of each pitching session participating in the prestigious AI for Good Innovation Factory Grand Finale at the AI for Good Global Summit, the final demo event where startups pitch to a panel of investors, VCs, and philanthropists for potential funding.

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AI for Good Innovation Factory is the leading UN-based startup pitching and acceleration platform that helps start-ups grow and scale their innovative AI-powered and SDG-driven solutions. Organized by the International Telecommunication Union, it offers opportunities including global pitching, funding connections, top-tier mentoring, VIP experiences, exclusive events access, speaking opportunities, participation in the Startup Acceleration Program, networking with global leaders, and media exposure.

The platform attracts hundreds of startups annually who apply to participate in the monthly online or in-person pitching sessions. These sessions feature startups on a global scale and through specialized sessions that focus on regions and countries, or different sectors (agriculture, climate, energy, healthcare, smart cities).

The year-long competition culminates with the top finalist of each pitching session participating in the prestigious AI for Good Innovation Factory Grand Finale at the AI for Good Global Summit, the final demo event where startups pitch to a panel of investors, VCs, and philanthropists for potential funding.

PITCH YOUR START-UP
Accelerator Programme
ACTIVITIES REPORT

Innovation Factory – your local chapter!

Looking to accelerate the growth and scale of innovative AI social impact start-ups in your region, or those you’re supporting across different sectors?

Co-organize, with ITU, your own start-ups Innovation Factory, and join your top finalist at the prestigious AI for Good Innovation Factory Grand Finale at the 2025 AI for Good Global Summit in Geneva (8 to 11 July) where the final winner will get a full package of prizes.

Download the package by completing the form below, and we’ll contact you to discuss this exciting opportunity.

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    Why the Innovation Factory

    Pitch on a Global Stage

    Present your solution at the AI for Good Innovation Factory Grand Finale 2025

    Funding opportunities

    Connections with renowned VCs and accelerators

    Access to Mentoring Services

     Opportunity to receive feedback and advice from top-level startup mentors

    VIP experience at AI for Good Global Summit

     Enjoy an exclusive Leader Pass access for the AI for Good Global Summit 2025

    AI for Good Exhibition Booth

     Showcase your solution at a dedicated booth at the AI for Good Global Summit 2025

    Exclusive AI Events Access

     Secure complimentary tickets for AI for Good partner events

    Speaking Opportunities

     Get the chance to present at AI for Good webinars

    Cash Prize

    Compete for the chance to win the cash award in the Grand Finale.

    Accelerator Program

     Access to the AI for Good Innovation Factory Startup Acceleration Program 2025

    Network with Global Leaders

    Connect with UN representatives and key partners

    Dedicated Blog Article

    Gain recognition with an exclusive blog article highlighting the startup journey and achievements

    Media Exposure

    Opportunity to gain awareness through global media coverage

    Apply now

    Key dates and timeline

    October 2024 – March 2025

    April – May 2025

    July 2025

    Monthly AI for Good Innovation Factory Pitching Sessions

    AI for Good Innovation Factory Accelerator Programme

    AI for Good Innovation Factory Grand Finale

    Key dates and timeline

    October 2024 – March 2025

    Monthly AI for Good Innovation Factory Pitching Sessions

    April – May 2025

    AI for Good Innovation Factory Accelerator Programme

    July 2024

    AI for Good Innovation Factory Grand Finale

    50
    +
    Pitching Sessions
    3000
    +
    Startups
    150
    +
    Countries
    200
    +
    STARTUPS SELETED TO PITCH
    34
    COUNTRIES REPRESENTED BY PITCHING STARTUPS
    150
    +
    JUDGES
    400
    +
    Startups
    60
    COUNTRIES
    5500
    Views
    22
    Juries
    9

    Discover the success stories

    7 January 2025 / Innovation Factory
    Meet Diawiser, the AI for Good Innovation Factory Baltics winner
    27 November 2024 / Innovation Factory
    Meet AI Diagnostics, the pioneer behind AI-enabled stethoscopes to simplify clinical diagnosis and speed up treatment of Tuberculosis
    15 November 2024 / Innovation Factory
    Meet Rayo, a Singaporean startup transforming Web Accessibility with an AI-powered Co-Pilot
    15 November 2024 / Innovation Factory, Interview
    Meet Qure.ai, a HealthTech startup that leverages AI and Deep Learning to make X-rays and CT scans accessible and affordable in under-resourced areas
    22 October 2024 / Innovation Factory
    AI for Good Partners with Swiss AI Summit for Global AI Pitch Competition
    21 October 2024 / Innovation Factory
    Experiencing India’s thriving AI startup ecosystem: Qure.AI awarded at Innovation Factory India
    5 August 2024 / Innovation Factory, Robotics for Good
    Experience India’s thriving AI for Good start-up ecosystem
    25 July 2024 / Innovation Factory
    A New Accelerator for AI in Africa: Submit your Start-up Now!
    15 July 2024 / Innovation Factory, Robotics for Good
    Empowering African innovators: Bridging AI and robotics with real-world solutions

    Jury 2024 – 2025

    The Innovation Factory is proud to have top class investors, accelerators, SDG experts who will offer the startups consultation, professional advice, and access to funds, business partners and projects.

    Melissa Sassi
    Global Head of IBM Hyper Protect Accelerator
    ,
    IBM
    Stephen Ibaraki
    Chairman & Managing General Partner
    ,
    REDDS Capital
    Carlo Tortora Brayda di Belvedere
    Executive Chairman
    ,
    National AI and Cyber Security ISAO
    Hui Zhang
    CTO
    ,
    KUKA
    Merav Weinryb
    VP and Managing Director
    ,
    Qualcomm Ventures
    Timo Landener
    Head of Innovation & Portfolio Management
    ,
    Swisslog
    Micaelah Morrill
    Vice President of Business Development
    ,
    MassRobotics
    Ulrike Tagscherer
    Chief Innovation Officer
    ,
    KUKA
    Will Foss
    Venture Investor
    ,
    Harbor Light Advisors
    John Walsh
    Founder and CEO
    ,
    Red Summit
    Sandra Skaff
    Senior Alliances and Ecosystem Manager
    ,
    NVIDIA
    Ryan Wang
    Co-Founder and General Partner
    ,
    Outpost Capital
    Hiroaki Kitano
    CEO
    ,
    Sony AI
    Pascale Fung
    Director of the Centre for Artificial Intelligence Research
    ,
    Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
    Mostafa Gado
    Venture Developer
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    FoundersLane
    Joseph K. Hopkins
    Senior Managing Partner at The IPRESTIGE Emerge Fund LLC and CEO, Fallingst Technologies LLC
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    IPRESTIGE Emerge Fund LLC
    Bruce Leak
    Founding Partner
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    Playground Global
    Ludovic Copéré
    Senior Investment Director
    ,
    Sony Ventures
    Sarah Storelli
    Worldwide Public Sector Marketing Leader
    ,
    AWS
    Melissa Tickle
    Investment Manager
    ,
    FINCA Ventures
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