AI for Good Innovation Factory

Open now International Telecommunication Union (ITU), AI for Good International

Prize

$20,000 cash prize for the Grand Finale winner

Apply on the official site

What it funds: Monthly pitch competition for AI startups tackling global challenges, with a cash prize
Who can apply: Startup with an AI solution to a global challenge
Bootstrapped, pre-seed, seed or growth stage
Monthly pitch winners go on to the final
When you can apply: Open nowNo fixed deadline
How to apply: Fill the startup form on the AI for Good site. Selected startups pitch online each month.
Best for: Prototype, Early revenue, Growth stage
Sectors: AI/ML
Run by: International programmes

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