The AI for Good initiative is designed to accelerate the adoption of AI-driven solutions that address critical challenges in health and well-being across the UAE and Saudi Arabia. By fostering collaboration between academia, industry, and social impact organizations, the program empowers innovators to develop AI applications that enhance healthcare outcomes, improve resource efficiency, and support underserved communities.
How can you get involved?
AI readiness workshops
Leaders in social enterprises, NGOs, and corporate CSR departments will be equipped with the skills to adopt effective AI solutions through custom training, tools and resources. These workshops will also identify challenge statements for the AI Challenge Sandbox.
Fireside Chats
Applications and development of AI for good will be demystified through a series of fireside chats to facilitate multi-sector collaboration and knowledge sharing, and to inspire actionable insights and collaborations to address healthcare, sustainability, and economic challenges.
AI Challenge Sandbox
Early-stage AI innovators will be provided a platform to co-develop innovative AI-driven solutions to tackle pressing social challenges with industry and government leaders. The challenge sandbox will provide experiential learning, mentorship, and pilot opportunities for participants.
Market Access & Partnerships
The AI ecosystem in the UAE and KSA will be galvanized by identifying partnerships across academia, industry, nonprofits, and government, through structured opportunities for stakeholders to engage, share insights, and collaborate on AI initiatives for social good.
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