Top robotics startups solving global challenges

  • * Register (or log in) to the Neural Network to add this session to your agenda or watch the replay

  • Applications closed
    Date
    24 February 2026
    Timeframe
    17:00 - 18:00 CET Geneva
    Duration
    60 minutes

      Artificial Intelligence (AI) paired with robotic technologies offer cutting-edge solutions to societal challenges in numerous fields; from assistive technologies and health, smart transport, workplace safety, sustainable food production and consumption, green energy, climate change, security, equality, and more. Startups with robotic innovations that can help solve some of the humanity’s biggest challenges are invited to pitch their solution for the Robotics for Good Innovation Factory.

      Join the Robotics for Good Innovation Factory 2025-2026 on 24 February to discover the most promising AI-powered robotics solutions addressing real-world challenges, as top startup finalists pitch to globally renowned AI and robotics experts.

       

      Benefits for startups  

      The Winner of the session receives:    

      • Winning Startup to pitch at the 2026 AI for Good Global Summit Innovation Factory Grand Finale
      • 1 x Speaker Pass to attend the AI for Good Global Summit 2026
      • 1 x Exhibitor Pass (same access as Discovery Pass PLUS during build-up days, event duration, and dismantling days) to attend the AI for Good Global Summit 2026
      • Networking opportunities with the UN and other potential business partners
      • Startup pod for Winning Startup at the 2026 AI for Good Global Summit exhibition
      • Exclusive access to the AI for Good Innovation Factory Startup Acceleration Programme
      • Exclusive follow-up mentoring from judges after the session
      • Featured Startup in the AI for Good Neural Network’s Innovation Factory Exhibition (365-day duration)
      • Exclusive access to AI for Good Innovation Factory Alumni Network
      • Interview article on the Winning Startup (in AI for Good channels and media partner site)

        

      WHAT IS ROBOTICS FOR GOOD INNOVATION FACTORY?  

      Robotics for Good as part of the AI for Good Innovation Factory is a series of pitching sessions open to any innovative startups developing intelligent autonomous systems to solve global challenges. Intelligent autonomous systems are developed by integrating AI with robotics. This powerful combination enhances the capabilities of robots by enabling them to analyze, learn and self-improve without having to be programmed in a classical way.  

      The AI for Good Innovation Factory is the leading UN-based startup pitching and acceleration platform, helping startups grow and scale their AI-powered solutions to address global challenges.

      Organized by the International Telecommunication Union, it offers global pitching opportunities, funding connections, expert mentorship, exclusive networking, and media exposure. Monthly pitching sessions highlight startups across regions and sectors, leading to the AI for Good Innovation Factory Grand Finale at the AI for Good Global Summit, where finalists pitch to investors for funding and partnerships.

      Learn more about the AI for Good Innovation Factory throughout 2025-2026, leading up to the Grand Finale in Geneva during the AI for Good Global Summit 2026.

      Are you sure you want to remove this speaker?