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A global innovation challenge is calling on researchers, technologists, and changemakers to shape the future of Responsible AI. The GenAI for Good Challenge<\/strong>, co-designed by IEEE Humanitarian Technologies<\/strong> and the International Telecommunication Union (ITU)<\/strong>, empowers teams worldwide to develop AI solutions that deliver real-world impact<\/strong> in health<\/strong>, agriculture<\/strong>, and climate resilience<\/strong>.<\/p>\n With up to USD $25,000 in funding<\/strong> for winning teams and the opportunity to deploy solutions alongside UN agencies, this challenge is designed to move promising ideas beyond the lab and into communities<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Built on the open-source GENIE.AI<\/strong> framework, the challenge supports innovators in creating scalable, responsible AI prototypes<\/strong> that address use cases identified through ITU\u2019s in-country collaborations and local ecosystems.<\/p>\n This is not just an innovation sprint\u2014it’s a structured path toward deployment<\/strong>, impact<\/strong>, and global collaboration<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Participants will tackle urgent challenges across three critical domains:<\/p>\n A mobile-friendly AI chatbot offering farmers and agricultural advisors\u00a0 in Lesotho real-time advice, crop alerts, and market guidance\u2014via voice, text, and basic phones.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n A multilingual AI chatbot delivering evidence-based, personalization guidance to help Gambians prevent and manage chronic health risks like hypertension and tobacco use.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n An AI-powered assistant that helps Bangladeshi farmers prepare for droughts with localized weather alerts, water-saving tips, and crop-specific risk guidance.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Winning teams will have the opportunity to pilot their solutions<\/strong> with:<\/p>\n This is a rare opportunity to test and implement innovations via an active global deployment pipeline<\/strong>, translating prototypes into community-level impact.<\/p>\n Collaborate with:<\/p>\n The challenge is designed to help teams:<\/p>\n Work on challenges directly affecting populations worldwide\u2014advancing human-centered AI that improves lives.<\/p>\n Application Deadline:<\/strong> 1 December 2025<\/p>\n The GenAI for Good Challenge unfolds through several phases, from application and expert evaluation to prototyping, refinement, and final deployment with UN partners.<\/p>\n Each phase is designed to move your idea step by step<\/strong> toward real-world implementation.<\/p>\n Participation is global<\/strong>, and teams from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.<\/p>\n Applications are now open.
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\nFocus Areas<\/strong><\/h2>\n
1.\u00a0<\/strong>Agriculture Extension Chatbot<\/h3>\n
Country:\u00a0Lesotho<\/h4>\n
2.\u00a0<\/strong>Non-Communicable Diseases (NCD) Prevention Chatbot<\/h3>\n
Country:\u00a0The Gambia<\/h4>\n
3.\u00a0<\/strong>Extreme Weather Advisor<\/h3>\n
Country:\u00a0Bangladesh<\/h4>\n
\nWhy Apply?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
\u2714 Real Deployment with UN Agencies<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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\nDeployment will depend on the chosen use case.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\u2714 Funding Support<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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\u2714 Work with Global Expert Networks<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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\nGain access to deep technical expertise, field knowledge, and responsible AI best practices.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\u2714 Structured, Impact-Driven Program<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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\u2714 Create Meaningful Community Impact<\/strong><\/h3>\n
\nProgram Timeline<\/strong><\/h2>\n
\nWho Should Apply?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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\nHow to Get Involved<\/strong><\/h2>\n
\nJoin the challenge shaping the next generation of Responsible AI and help build solutions that create measurable community impact.<\/p>\n