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AI for Climate Innovation Factory 2026 live pitching session

AI for Good3 October 2026Watch on YouTube

What you'll learn

  • The AI for Climate Innovation Factory 2026 is a global startup competition and accelerator by ITU and AI for Good.
  • The competition focuses on AI solutions for climate and environmental challenges, with scalable, impactful and inclusive projects.
  • Projects align with the targets of the Paris Agreement and the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
  • During the live pitching session, startups present their projects to an audience.
  • The winner will be announced at COP31 in 2026, as a global stage for the startup.

Frequently asked questions

What is the AI for Climate Innovation Factory 2026?
It is a global startup competition and accelerator by the ITU, in collaboration with AI for Good and global partners. The competition focuses on AI solutions for climate and environmental challenges and builds on the 2025 edition at COP30 in Brazil.
What can viewers see in this video?
The video shows the live pitching session in which startups present their projects. The winner will be announced at COP31 in 2026.
What are the requirements for the projects?
The initiatives must be scalable, impactful and inclusive, and align with the targets of the Paris Agreement and the UN Sustainable Development Goals. The competition looks for AI applications that move beyond theory into measurable climate action.
Who organizes AI for Good?
AI for Good is organized by the ITU in partnership with over 50 UN partners and co-convened with the Government of Switzerland.

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Description from the channel

Environmental degradation and the accelerating climate crisis remain the most formidable challenges of our time, impacting ecosystems, global economies, and human security. Following the success of the 2025 edition at COP30 in Brazil, the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), in collaboration with its global partners, is proud to announce the 2026 AI for Climate Innovation Factory. The 2026 edition scales our ambition further, seeking to identify and accelerate the next generation of AI-driven breakthroughs that move beyond theory into measurable climate action. This initiative focuses on scalable, impactful, and inclusive projects that align with the targets of the Paris Agreement and the UN Sustainable Development Goals. The winner will be announced at COP31 in 2026, serving as a global stage for startups to demonstrate how technology can safeguard our planet’s future. Are You the Next Global Innovator? The 2026 Innovation Factory is a global startup competition and acceleration program designed to identify and scale high-impact AI solutions. We are searching for startups that leverage AI to address the most pressing environmental challenges of our time. AI for Good is identifying innovative AI applications, building skills and standards, and advancing partnerships to solve global challenges. AI for Good is organized by ITU in partnership with over 50 UN partners and co-convened with the Government of Switzerland. Join the Neural Network! 👉https://aiforgood.itu.int/neural-network/ The AI for Good networking community platform powered by AI. Designed to help users build connections with innovators and experts, link innovative ideas with social impact opportunities, and bring the community together to solve global challenges using AI. 🔴 Watch the latest #AIforGood videos! https://www.youtube.com/c/AIforGood/videos 📩 Stay updated and join our weekly AI for Good newsletter: http://eepurl.com/gI2kJ5 🗞Check out the latest AI for Good news: https://aiforgood.itu.int/newsroom/ 📱Explore the AI for Good blog: https://aiforgood.itu.int/ai-for-good-blog/ 🌎 Connect on our social media: Website: https://aiforgood.itu.int/ X: https://twitter.com/AIforGood LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/26511907 LinkedIn Group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/8567748 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aiforgood Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AIforGood Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed are those of the panelists and do not reflect the official policy of the ITU.