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What the 2026 Tech4Good Awards are
Organised by HT Media Group’s Mint with sponsorship from Salesforce, the awards recognise practical uses of artificial intelligence that address social and economic challenges. The programme began in India in 2024, expanded into South-East Asia in 2025 and includes Sri Lanka for the 2026 edition.
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The organisers position the awards around evidence of change rather than AI adoption alone. Puneet Jain, CEO – Digital, HT Media Group, said the test is whether AI “makes a measurable difference to people’s lives.” Salesforce South Asia President and CEO Arundhati Bhattacharya likewise said AI’s success should be judged by the value it creates, with trust, responsible governance and investment in people at the centre.
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Entries are open to projects based in, or serving communities in:
#1 Best Overall
- All-in-One AI Learning Lab Powered by Raspberry Pi & Multi-LLMs. Turn Raspberry Pi (5 / 4B / 3B+ / 3B / Zero 2W) into a complete AI learning lab with support for multi-LLMs like ChatGPT, Gemini, Grok, DeepSeek, Qwen, Doubao, and Ollama. Includes Pan-Tilt HAT,10-axis (10DOF) module, camera, and high-quality components. Learn AI through guided video lessons created with educator Paul McWhorter. (Raspberry Pi not included)
- Build Fun Multi-Modal AI Projects with Voice, Vision & Sensors. Combine sensors, breadboard circuits, Multi-LLMs, voice recognition, and camera vision to create engaging multi-modal AI projects. Learn STT and TTS through hands-on programming, turning abstract AI concepts into interactive projects you can see, hear, and control—perfect for AI beginners
- AI Vision Tracking with YOLO, OpenCV, MediaPipe & Pan-Tilt HAT. Create intelligent vision projects using OpenCV and MediaPipe to detect and track objects, colors, and human movements. The Pan-Tilt HAT allows your projects to actively follow targets, helping learners understand how AI vision and motion work together in real systems
- Fusion HAT+ Power System with Voice AI Interaction. The Fusion HAT+ provides power, safe shutdown, and simplified hardware control via a unified Python library. With the Fusion HAT+ featuring a built-in speaker and microphone, easily build AI voice interaction projects by combining Multi-LLMs with sensors and electronic components
- Step-by-Step Learning with Video Lessons & Technical Support. Includes a structured, project-based curriculum with clear documentation, sample code, and video tutorials created with Paul McWhorter. Backed by responsive technical support and an active community, this kit helps beginners confidently progress from Python basics to AI and interactive projects
- India
- Singapore
- Malaysia
- The Philippines
- Sri Lanka
A project does not need to be a consumer app. Eligible work can include systems used by schools, employers, financial-service providers, farms, hospitals, public agencies, nonprofits or community organisations, provided the technology addresses a defined human need and the applicant can explain what changed.
Categories in the 2026 edition
The programme has six main impact themes, plus two recognitions for emerging innovators:
| Category or theme | What fits |
|---|---|
| Education and livelihoods | Learning outcomes, skills, employability and income opportunities |
| Disability empowerment | Accessibility, assistive services and greater independence |
| Financial inclusion | Access to financial products, payments, credit or financial capability |
| Sustainability | Climate action, resource protection and environmental performance |
| Agriculture and food security | Farming productivity, resilient supply chains and food access |
| Health and sanitation | Healthcare delivery, prevention, public health and sanitation |
| Women AI Innovators | Recognition for women developing or leading AI-for-good work |
| Youth/Student AI Innovator | Recognition for young people and students building useful AI projects |
Two categories debut in 2026:
Best Use of Agentic AI for Social Good
This is for systems that can plan and carry out tasks with limited human input, while pursuing a social-impact objective. Explain which actions the system performs, where people retain control and how failures or unsafe decisions are handled.
Rank #2
- Includes Raspberry Pi 5 with 2.4Ghz 64-bit quad-core CPU (8GB RAM)
- Includes 128GB Micro SD Card pre-loaded with 64-bit Raspberry Pi OS, USB MicroSD Card Reader
- CanaKit Turbine Black Case for the Raspberry Pi 5
- CanaKit Low Noise Bearing System Fan
- Mega Heat Sink - Black Anodized
Best Use of AI for Responsible Leadership
This recognises leadership practices that make AI trustworthy, accountable and useful. Governance, oversight, transparency, staff preparation and responsible deployment matter as much as the model itself.
Each category has Gold and Silver winners.
How judging works
Top entries are scored from 1 to 10 on five dimensions:
- Impact: the significance and quality of the benefit delivered.
- Scale: the number of people reached or the potential to expand responsibly.
- Innovation: what is technically or operationally distinctive about the approach.
- Presentation: how clearly the problem, solution and evidence are communicated.
- Use of technology: whether AI is appropriate, effective and meaningfully integrated.
The strongest evidence is a clear, measurable result. Quantify outcomes such as learners completing courses, reduced processing time, increased income, improved diagnostic access, lower water use or people gaining a service they previously could not reach. State the baseline, measurement period and population covered so judges can interpret the result.
Rank #3
- Raspberry Pi AI Robot: powered by Raspberry Pi (5/4B/3B+/3B/Zero 2W), features 12 servos and sensors for vision, hearing, and touch. Integrated with ChatGPT-4o, it responds to complex queries. With app control and FPV, users can manage and see its view in real-time. It supports Python programming
- Realistic Movements: 12 powerful servos enable 32 actions, including walking, sitting, standing, shaking its head, wagging its tail, and performing playful tricks, closely mimicking a real and providing an engaging experience
- Rich Sensor Suite for Interactive Experiences: features ultrasonic, touch, gyroscope, sound, camera, speaker and microphone. These provide it with advanced hearing, vision, and touch, enabling it to see, detect obstacles, respond to touch, and recognize sounds, making interactions highly engaging
- Engaging Interactions with ChatGPT-4o: with ChatGPT-4o enables voice interactions and visual recognition, making it smarter and more responsive. Users can have natural conversations, solve math problems via the camera, and interpret gestures, creating diverse and fun interactions
- Comprehensive Learning Resources and Support: offers detailed online documentation, video tutorials, prompt technical support, and an active forum community, ensuring beginners can easily complete all projects and enjoy a great experience
What to show in an entry
Before submitting, check that your explanation answers these questions:
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- What specific social problem are you addressing, and who experiences it?
- Why is AI needed instead of a simpler software or non-technical intervention?
- What changed after deployment, and how was that change measured?
- How many people or organisations use the system, and in which eligible country or countries?
- What is technically novel or unusually effective about the implementation?
- How were users, local organisations or affected communities involved in design and testing?
- What safeguards cover privacy, bias, security, human review and errors?
- Which named category best matches the project?
The organisers have not published a single required application word count or a more detailed scoring formula than the five 1–10 parameters. Do not pad an application to an assumed length; use concise evidence, concrete examples and accessible language instead.
Independent reader supportYour contribution helps us test, update, and keep practical guides available for everyone.Important dates
| Date | Milestone |
|---|---|
| September 25, 2026 | Applications open |
| October 25, 2026 | Entry deadline |
| November 13, 2026 | Awards night and summit |
Submit before the October 25 cutoff rather than waiting for the final day, especially if your project needs partner approvals or impact figures.
Rank #4
- AI-Powered Raspberry Pi Smart Car — PiCar-X: PiCar-X brings AI learning to life — powered by Openclaw and multi-LLMs including ChatGPT, Gemini, Grok, DeepSeek, Qwen, Doubao, Ollama (Local LLMs), and compatible with many more AI platforms. Featuring OpenCV, MediaPipe, TTS & STT, PiCar-X enables true AI vision and voice interaction — it can see, listen, talk, drive and think like an intelligent companion. Ideal for students (10+), educators, and engineers, PiCar-X is the perfect gateway to explore AI, robotics, and machine learning on Raspberry Pi 5/4/3B+/3B/Zero 2W (Raspberry Pi not included)
- Engaging Interactions with Multi-LLMs: PiCar-X, powered by Openclaw and multi-LLMs — including ChatGPT, Gemini, Grok, DeepSeek, Qwen, Doubao, and Ollama (Local LLMs) — and compatible with many other AI platforms, supports voice interaction and visual recognition to make the robot smarter and more responsive. Users can enjoy natural AI conversations, solve math problems through the camera, and interpret gestures, unlocking a world of diverse and fun AI-driven interactions
- Feature-rich and Adaptable: PiCar-X offers engaging applications like line following and obstacle avoidance, supports TTS (Text-to-Speech) and STT (Speech-to-Text) for interactive voice control, and includes a camera for video and vision recognition. It also comes with various sensors, while its customizable design enables a wide range of creative AI and robotics projects
- Versatile Programming Options: Catering to users of all skill levels, PiCar-X supports both Python and Scratch programming languages, allowing for flexible learning and skill development
- Simplified Assembly & Support: PiCar-X is perfect for beginners, yet learning with experienced users is recommended for best results. It comes with easy assembly instructions and forum support for smooth project completion
Who will assess the entries
The jury includes Arundhati Bhattacharya, Mint Consulting Editor Leslie D’Monte, industry experts, government representatives and delegates from the ASEAN region. The regional panel reflects the programme’s expansion beyond India and its interest in projects that can work across different communities and operating environments.
How the awards fit the wider AI-for-good landscape
The organisers plan an AI Tech4Good Impact Report 2026 covering winning organisations, leaders, policymakers and trends in responsible, trusted and agentic AI. The awards therefore offer visibility as well as a competition result: the 2025 edition received 297 nominations, attracted more than 65,000 live viewers and reached more than 40 million people, compared with over 100 nominations in 2024.
A separate IEEE Humanitarian Technologies Tech4Good programme supports community-centred technology projects addressing local challenges. That route generally expects collaboration with a local organisation such as an NGO, school, university, government entity or clinic, along with an impact assessment. It is separate from Mint’s awards, so applicants should verify its current eligibility rules and deadline independently.
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