The AI for Good Impact Initiative is our collective intention to drive meaningful change through the implementation of RESOLUTION 214 (BUCHAREST, 2022)’Artificial Intelligence technologies and telecommunications/ICTs’ and build a network of supporters to help fund and resource our AI for Good activities globally.
We are seeking to ensure application of AI for Good activities across all global challenges. Our goal is to raise at least 20,000,000 CHF annually to achieve scale.
This initiative provides investment and support for various projects and efforts, with a focus on including developing countries.
AI for Good Regional Programming- AI Skills and Capacity development
- AI Challenges and Competition
- Reports and research papers
Our projects
Innovate for Impact
Harness the power of AI for the betterment humanity and the preservation of our planet. Supported by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) of China, AI for Good extends a global invitation to innovate and propel AI solutions forward.
AI Readiness
The ITU AI Readiness Framework has been a critical tool in assessing AI integration in various domains and offering guidance on key factors for enhancing AI readiness.
To support this critical initiative, we are assembling a diverse Expert Group consisting of professionals and researchers in various domains, including
Robotics for Good Youth Challenge
Empowering the next generation of AI and robotics innovators.
The Robotics for Good Youth Challenge is the leading UN-based educational robotics championship, inspired each year by a global challenge where robots provide innovative, practical solutions to real-world problems.
Young AI Leaders Community
Empowering youth globally to lead the AI revolution
With guidance, mentorship, and resources, these youth-led initiatives are designed to thrive and create lasting, positive impacts. The next generation must not only inherit the technologies of tomorrow but be empowered to shape them today.
AI Skills Coalition
The UN-leading global, open, trusted and inclusive platform for AI education and capacity building.
Led by ITU under the AI for Good Impact Initiative, it is the UN-led global, open, trusted, and inclusive platform for AI education and capacity building.
Innovation Factory
Building AI startups for global impact.
The leading UN-based startup pitching and acceleration platform, helping startups grow and scale their AI-powered solutions to address global challenges. Organized by ITU, it offers global pitching opportunities, funding connections, expert mentorship, exclusive networking, and media exposure.
AI/ML in 5G Challenge
Applying machine learning in communications networks.
The Challenge connects participants (students and professionals) from more than 100 countries, with industry and academia solving real-world problems using AI/ML in communication networks. It offers carefully curated problem statements, a mix of real-world and simulated data, technical webinars, mentoring, and hands-on sessions.
AI for Good Impact Recognition
Contributions for CHF 2 million and above
``Executive Impact Circle Membership``
- Seat on the executive Impact circleA contribution of CHF 2 million grants the entity a coveted seat on the Executive Impact Circle, offering a direct role in steering the initiative. This privilege includes participating in decision-making processes, settings strategic directions, and contributing to the vision and resource mobilization for the initiative.
- Visibility and recognitionHigh-level contributors are prominently acknowledged in all relevant promotional materials, on the initiative's webpage, and during events, highlighting their pivotal support and commitment to advancing AI for Good.
- Engagement opportunitiesContributors at this level have unique opportunities to engage with leading stakeholders in government, academia, industry, and NGOs, expanding their network and influence within the AI for Good community.
Contributions for CHF 500K and above
``Diamond sponsorship``
- Diamond sponsorshipA contribution of CHF 500K and above grants the entity Diamond sponsorship benefits of the AI for Good Global Summit for 2 consecutive years.
- Organize specific events or webinarThis tier includes the opportunity to organize specific events or webinars, showcasing the sponsor's contributions and activities to a targeted audience.
- Networking and collaborationContributors gain access to exclusive networking events with key stakeholders, facilitating valuable connections and collaborations.
Meet our Impact Circle
It brings together high-level representatives from government, non-governmental organizations, industry, and academia. Under the stewardship of the Inititaive Chair, Dr Ebtesam Almazrouei, this group spearheads the Initiative, setting its vision and strategic direction.
Executive Director of the Office of AI and Advanced Technology at the Department of Finance, CEO and Founder of AIE3
, Chairperson of UN AI for Good Impact InitiativeChair of the AI for Good Impact Initiative
Chief Technology Officer and Vice President
, Amazon
, United Kingdom
Director General of International Cooperation Department
, Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT), ChinaMeet our Steering Committee
The mandate of the AI Steering Committee is to formulate a strategic framework for funding. Its responsibilities include evaluating projects for scalable execution, offering advanced AI technical guidance, and meticulously assessing project proposals to select those that offer the most practical, significant, and inventive contributions.
Co-Chairs
Director of Institute for AI International Governance, Director of China Institute for Science and Technology Policy, and Co-Director of Global Institute for SDGs
, Tsinghua University
AI Research Director
, Swisscom
Senior Director
, Visa Inc.Vice-Chairs
Chief Technologist for Middle East and Africa, Amazon Web Services (AWS)
, Amazon
Senior Fellow
, Institute for Global Negotiation
Co-founder, Co-Chair
, People Centered InternetMembers
Project Coordinator/Co-Founder
, Reykjavik University/Icelandic Institute for Intelligent Machines/STEM Iceland
Director
, Mashmari
Director of Data Science
, ComplyAdvantage
President
, China Academy of Information and Communications Technology (CAICT)
General Manager
, Turkey Enterpreneurship Foundation
Founder and CEO
, Cerebrocure Technologies Pvt Ltd
Professor
, Nuremberg Institute of Technology
Head of experimentation and data scientist
, United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
President
, Institut International de la Recherche Scientifique
Senior Data Scientist
, World Bank UNHCR Joint Data Center
Corporate Director
, ATC-Impactahub (Andean Trading Corporation SAC)
Marie Curie Fellow
, Royal Institute of Technology (KTH)
Ethics Fellow
, The Alan Turing Institute, London
Senior Researcher
, Free University of Brussels (VUB)
CEO & founder
, Moddula
Senior Policy Advisor
, Tony Blair Institute for Global ChangeFounder and CEO, AIE3 Secretary-General, United NationsLet’s redefine progress: AI isn’t just about advancing technology; it’s about advancing humanity.
Our goal is to ensure AI solutions are not only groundbreaking but also repeatable, accessible, and inclusive, making a tangible difference in people’s lives worldwide.
Ebtesam Almazrouei
Developing countries need technical assistance and investments – in data, computing power, talent – to fully participate in and benefit from the AI revolution.
ITU’s work to build capacity in developing countries – as showcased by the AI for Good Impact Initiative – is an important part of our efforts to prevent a new AI divide that would only aggravate existing inequalities.
António Guterres
30 November 2025
28 November 2025
21 November 2025
