AI for Good Innovation Factory Türkiye

We are proud to be a local partner of the AI for Good Innovation Factory!

As ReFi Türkiye, we have been participating in the AI for Good Global Summit since 2024, and we are excited to announce that we will be the local partner of the AI for Good Innovation Factory in Turkey as of 2025!

What is AI for Good Innovation Factory Türkiye?

The AI for Good Innovation Factory is a global startup acceleration program led by the United
Nations’ International Telecommunication Union (ITU). It aims to support AI-driven startups that
provide solutions for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) across different regions.

With AI for Good Innovation Factory Turkey, you can showcase your AI-focused initiative working on the Sustainable Development Goals at the AI for Good Global Summit 2026 organized by the United Nations.

-> Stay tuned for this unique opportunity to connect with organizations, institutions, and industry leaders from around the world!

AI for Good 2025: Viseur AI, the Startup Representing Turkey

Viseur AI, the finalist of AI for Good Innovation Factory Turkey 2025 organized by ReFi Turkey, launched by Akbank LAB and imece, is a startup that optimizes clinical workflows and transforms healthcare by simplifying the entire AI development process for medical professionals. As part of the AI for Good Innovation Factory 2025 organized by the United Nations, the startup represented Turkey by participating in the global competition called “AI for Good Innovation Factory Grand Final” in Switzerland.

ViseurAI gained the opportunity to establish international connections there and continued to receive support from Akbank LAB after the process. In this context, it shared its experiences at the startups.watch Turkey Startup Ecosystem 2025 Q3 Event and took the stage at the Boost the Future Acceleration Program’s Demo Day event.

What Awaits the Winner of AI for Good Innovation Factory Türkiye?

Participation in the UN-led Startup Acceleration Programme

The winning startup will compete at the AI for Good Innovation Factory Grand Finale, held during the AI for Good Global Summit 2026 in Geneva, Switzerland.
A chance to win the grand prize of 20,000 CHF.
The winning startup will receive full travel support to attend the event in Geneva.
Connect with investors, industry leaders, and venture capital funds from around the world.

Startup Pod at AI for Good Global Summit 2026

A dedicated booth space at the summit to showcase your startup to a global audience.

Participation in the UN-led Startup Acceleration Programme

The winning startup will be invited to join the AI for Good Innovation Factory Startup Acceleration Programme, an online accelerator taking place between April – May 2026.
Mentorship from experts assigned by the United Nations.
Collaboration and experience-sharing with previous AI for Good startups.

How to Apply for AI for Good Innovation Factory Türkiye?

If your AI startup contributes to at least one of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), you can
apply now by filling out the application form via the link below.

All applications will be evaluated based on the United Nations' selection criteria.
Shortlisted startups will be invited to the Spotlight Session (Demo Day) in April 2026, where
they will present their solutions to a jury of global experts appointed by the United Nations.
One winning startup will be selected to join the Acceleration Programme and compete in the
AI for Good Global Summit 2026 Grand Finale in Geneva.
Please note that all application, jury, acceleration, and summit processes will be conducted in
English.

Timeline

March 21, 2025

Application Deadline

March 21 – March 30, 2025

Shortlisting Period

April 10, 2025

Spotlight Session (Demo Day)

April – May 2025

Acceleration Programme

July 8-11, 2025 @ Geneva

AI for Good Global Summit 2025

Apply Now