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Deadline: December 1, 2025
The ITU GenAI for Good Challenge 2025 invites innovators, researchers, and changemakers worldwide to harness the potential of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) for social impact. Organized by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), this challenge aims to support creative solutions that leverage AI to tackle real-world challenges aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Participants are encouraged to design AI-driven projects that promote positive societal, environmental, and economic outcomes — from enhancing healthcare and education to driving sustainability, gender inclusion, and climate action. The competition offers a unique global platform for young innovators to collaborate with international experts, gain visibility, and contribute to building a responsible AI ecosystem for good.
The ITU GenAI for Good Challenge 2025 is not just a competition but a movement to promote ethical, inclusive, and sustainable AI innovations that make a measurable difference.
Benefits
Winners and participants in the GenAI for Good Challenge 2025 will enjoy several benefits, including:
- Up to $25,000 in grant funding for winning teams to scale their AI solutions.
- Global recognition from ITU and UN partner agencies.
- Access to mentorship and technical guidance from AI and innovation experts.
- Opportunities to present solutions at global AI for Good events.
- Networking opportunities with industry leaders, investors, and policymakers.
- Inclusion in the ITU AI for Good Innovation Factory community for continued support and collaboration.
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Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the ITU GenAI for Good Challenge 2025, applicants must:
- Be individuals or teams (students, startups, researchers, or professionals) passionate about AI innovation.
- Be 18 years or older at the time of application.
- Submit a project that uses Generative AI to address at least one UN Sustainable Development Goal.
- Have a working prototype or concept demonstrating potential real-world impact.
- Be open to collaboration and participation in mentoring sessions.
Focus Areas
Lesotho – Agriculture Extension Chatbot: A mobile-friendly AI chatbot offering farmers and extension workers in Lesotho real-time agriculture advice, crop alerts, and market guidance—via voice, text, and basic phones.
The Gambia – Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) Prevention Chatbot: A multilingual AI chatbot delivering evidence-based, personalization guidance to help Gambians prevent and manage chronic health risks like hypertension and tobacco use.
Bangladesh – Extreme Weather Advisor: An AI-powered assistant that helps Bangladeshi farmers prepare for droughts with localized weather alerts, water-saving tips, and crop-specific risk guidance.
