Mint Opened Nominations for AI Tech4Good Awards
The annual program now spans five countries and aims to highlight AI projects with demonstrated social impact.
Updated on Oct. 12, 2026 in Artificial Intelligence
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Mint has opened nominations for the third edition of its All About AI Tech4Good Awards, which recognize projects applying artificial intelligence to address real-world social problems. The program has expanded this year to include five countries across Asia.
Why it matters
By identifying and rewarding scalable social impact projects, the initiative seeks to foster a pipeline of responsible AI applications within the region. It aims to evolve into a year-round platform for industry dialogue.
The third edition of the awards features eight primary categories and two special recognition tracks for women and youth innovators. Eligibility is contingent on projects demonstrating measurable social impact.
The players
Mint
A business and financial news publication that organizes the annual AI Tech4Good Awards.
BCG
A global management consulting firm that acts as the knowledge and process partner for the awards program.
Salesforce
A cloud-based software company that provides enterprise CRM and AI platforms, acting as the corporate sponsor for this event.
The details
Submissions are reviewed by a jury of government and industry experts who evaluate AI projects based on their functional social utility. BCG serves as the knowledge and process partner, managing the evaluation framework, while Salesforce provides corporate sponsorship for the initiative.
Timeline
Nominations for the awards close on October 25, 2026.
The awards night and summit are scheduled for November 13, 2026.
The Tech Race
The awards sit within a broader effort to orient the regional AI ecosystem toward public interest outcomes rather than purely commercial applications. This initiative mirrors global efforts to establish formal frameworks for evaluating the social efficacy of machine learning systems.
Innovators and researchers in India, Singapore, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Sri Lanka can submit their projects for consideration until October 25, 2026. The awards platform primarily benefits organizations already operating or piloting AI systems designed to solve community-level problems.
The takeaway
The expansion to five countries reflects a push to standardize how social impact in AI is measured across Asian markets. Interested parties should watch the November 13, 2026 summit for the announcement of winning projects and the unveiling of the planned year-round responsible AI platform.
Further reading
Explore more analysis regarding responsible development in the Artificial Intelligence section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Mint.
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