AI for Good Innovation Factory Türkiye

We are proud to be the local partner of the AI for Good Innovation Factory in Türkiye.

In addition to joining the AI for Good Global Summits since 2024 as ReFi Türkiye, we are taking part as the local partner for the second time this year.

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.

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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

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 31, 2026

Application Deadline

April 10, 2026

Bootcamp

April 21, 2026

Online Jurry Session

July 7-10, 2026 @ Geneva

AI for Good Global Summit 2025

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Türkiye’s First-Term Representative of the AI for Good Innovation Factory Türkiye Program: Viseur AI

Viseur AI, finalist of the AI for Good Innovation Factory Türkiye 2025 organized by ReFi Türkiye in collaboration with Akbank LAB and imece, is a startup that optimizes clinical workflows and simplifies AI development processes for medical professionals, creating meaningful transformation in healthcare. With these achievements, Viseur AI represented Türkiye in the “AI for Good Innovation Factory Grand Finale” competition held in Switzerland as part of the United Nations’ AI for Good Global Summit.

At this prestigious event, which brought together more than 16,000 participants, Viseur AI gained the opportunity to build international connections and earned eligibility to join the UN acceleration program.

The collaboration between Akbank LAB and Viseur AI continued beyond the AI for Good Innovation Factory Türkiye program. Serkan Sökmen, Co-Founder of Viseur AI, and Osman Emre Geredeli, Director of the Akbank LAB Innovation Center, shared their experiences at startups.watch’s Turkey Startup Ecosystem Q3 2025 Event. Additionally, Viseur AI was selected as one of the 7th cohort startups of the Boost the Future Accelerator Program—jointly run by Akbank LAB and Endeavor Türkiye—receiving valuable training and mentorship to scale their venture.

If you are an entrepreneur developing AI-powered solutions for the SDGs, the AI for Good Innovation Factory Türkiye Program is the right place for you!