Innovation Factory

Start-ups, Scale-ups, Ideas Realized

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.

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.

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.

    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

    Key dates and timeline

    October 2024 – March 2025

    April – May 2025

    July 2024

    Monthly AI for Good Innovation Factory Pitching Sessions

    AI for Good Innovation Factory Acceleration 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 Acceleration Programme

    July 2024

    AI for Good Innovation Factory Grand Finale

    50
    Pitching Sessions
    1000
    Startups
    150
    Countries
    200
    STARTUPS SELETED TO PITCH
    34
    COUNTRIES REPRESENTED BY PITCHING STARTUPS
    150
    JUDGES
    400
    Startups
    60
    COUNTRIES
    5500
    Views
    22
    Juries

    Success stories

    Jury 2023 - 2024

    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.

    Global Head of IBM Hyper Protect Accelerator
    IBM
    Chairman & Managing General Partner
    REDDS Capital
    Executive Chairman
    National AI and Cyber Security ISAO
    CTO
    KUKA
    VP and Managing Director
    Qualcomm Ventures
    Head of Innovation & Portfolio Management
    Swisslog
    Vice President of Business Development
    MassRobotics
    Chief Innovation Officer
    KUKA
    Venture Investor
    Harbor Light Advisors
    Founder and CEO
    Red Summit
    Senior Alliances and Ecosystem Manager
    NVIDIA
    Co-Founder and General Partner
    Outpost Capital
    CEO
    Sony AI
    Director of the Centre for Artificial Intelligence Research
    Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
    Venture Developer
    FoundersLane
    Senior Managing Partner at The IPRESTIGE Emerge Fund LLC and CEO, Fallingst Technologies LLC
    IPRESTIGE Emerge Fund LLC
    Founding Partner
    Playground Global
    Senior Investment Director
    Sony Ventures
    Worldwide Public Sector Marketing Leader
    AWS
    Investment Manager
    FINCA Ventures
    AI for Good Startups

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