Mint Opened Nominations For Tech4Good AI Awards
The third edition of the awards has expanded to recognize social impact AI projects across five Asian nations.
Updated on Oct. 12, 2026 in Artificial Intelligence
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Mint has officially opened nominations for the third annual All About AI Tech4Good Awards, which celebrate AI projects that solve real-world social problems. The program has expanded its reach to include five countries and two new specialized award categories.
Why it matters
These awards aim to identify and highlight artificial intelligence initiatives that demonstrate measurable positive impact on society. By rewarding responsible innovation, the platform seeks to foster a broader development of ethical AI technologies.
The program covers India, Singapore, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Sri Lanka across 8 primary award categories. The competition now features two new special recognition awards tailored for women and youth innovators.
The players
Mint
Mint is a business news publication that organizes the annual All About AI Tech4Good Awards.
BCG
BCG serves as the knowledge and process partner for the awards program.
Salesforce
Salesforce is a cloud-based software company that sponsors the awards program.
The details
Submissions are accepted for AI projects that offer tangible social improvements, which are evaluated by a panel of industry and government experts. The organizers plan to evolve this initiative into a year-round resource dedicated to responsible artificial intelligence.
Timeline
Nominations for the awards close on October 25, 2026.
The awards night and summit are scheduled to occur on November 13, 2026.
The Tech Race
This initiative follows the industry trend of transitioning from annual event recognition to a year-round platform for responsible AI. It positions the program to capture a larger role in fostering ethical technology standards across the rapidly growing Asian market.
Innovators and organizations with AI-driven social projects can submit their work for recognition and potential funding support. The expansion of categories provides new pathways for youth and women in technology to showcase their technical contributions.
The takeaway
The awards represent a growing commitment to aligning advanced technology with human-centric goals. Interested participants should ensure their projects focus on verifiable social outcomes to meet the program requirements.
Further reading
For more information on the evolving landscape of ethical technology, visit our page on Artificial Intelligence.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Mint.
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