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Identifying and scaling AI startups for SDGs

9.4 Innovation Factory Grand Finale 2023

Geneva, Switzerland, 7July 2023

At the AI for Good Global Summit, the world-leading solution from Ultrasound AI emerged as
the winner of the Innovation Factory startup competition.

Ultrasound AI is a ground-breaking platform that utilizes the power of artificial intelligence to
identify and analyze characteristics of pregnant women, to reduce the instance of pre-term
pregnancies. This solution emerged as the winner of the US/Silicon Valley Entrepreneur Finalists
in 2023.

A total of five startups joined ITU in Geneva to pitch, in four minutes, their solutions to global
challenges to a panel of judges. From tackling global air pollution, one of the largest problems
impacting people around the world, to health startups treating arthritis or improving X-ray
diagnostics, these startups showed the power of AI to bring action on sustainability.

Figure 6: Melissa Fayer, Advisor at Ultrasound AI, receiving the winner award from
Seizo Onoe, TSB Director at ITU

Moderator: Josh Choi, Director of Business Development, Korea Startup Forum

Startups:

• Ultrasound AI: Unlike traditional methods that assume a 40-week pregnancy, Ultrasound
AI’s AI model is specifically designed to offer precise and individualized predictions based
on unique factors. This ensures tailored care for every pregnancy, reducing the risk of
unexpected outcomes. Ultrasound AI is driven by a passion for cutting-edge technology
and a commitment to making a positive impact on the world. Their AI-driven predictions
pave the way for safer pregnancies, healthier babies, and happier families. Read more
here.

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