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Identifying and scaling AI startups for SDGs
jobs. EQ4ALL utilizes Rule Based Machine Translation engine (RBMT), Neural Machine
Translation engine (NMT), and Sign Language Player to help DHH individuals break
through the glass ceiling. Read more here.
• Child Growth Monitor: Child Growth Monitor’s mission is to provide organizations working
on Zero Hunger with quick and accurate data on child malnutrition in the most ethical way.
Leveraging the power of AI to solve global hunger, to solve limitations of traditional child
measurements, with highest standards in data protection. Read more here.
Judges:
• Vera Futorjanski; Founder & CEO, Veritas Ventures
• Zhi Zhen Qin; Senior Technical Officer, United Nations Office for Project Services
• Stepen Ibaraki; Chairman & Managing General Partner, REDDS Capital
• Neil Sahota; Chief Executive Officer, ACSILabs Inc
13 Conclusion
The AI for Good Innovation Factory has emerged as a leading platform within the United Nations
to support AI-driven startups focused on achieving the SDGs. Since its inception in 2020, the
Innovation Factory has attracted over 1 000 applications from more than 150 countries, with over
200 startups selected to pitch their innovative solutions. The program provides comprehensive
support to startups, including access to top-tier mentorship, strategic partnerships, investment
opportunities, and the chance to compete in the Grand Finale at the AI for Good Global Summit
in Geneva, Switzerland.
Each year, the Innovation Factory showcases startups that leverage AI to address critical global
challenges across various sectors, from healthcare and climate change to sustainable agriculture
and education. The selection process is rigorous, ensuring that only the most promising and
impactful solutions are chosen. The program's success stories highlight the transformative
power of AI in advancing the SDGs, with winning startups achieving significant milestones and
scaling their solutions globally.
As the program continues to grow, it remains committed to fostering innovation that drives
positive change worldwide, reinforcing the role of AI as a critical tool in shaping a sustainable
future.
Contact
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Email: ai@ tu .int
Website: AI for Good Innovation Factory
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