The AI for Good Innovation Factory is coming to Riga

The AI for Good Innovation Factory is a global start-up competition aimed to find the most promising AI solutions to achieve the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The National AI and Cybersecurity Information Sharing and Analysis Standards Organization (NAIC-ISAO), a task force of the Tortora Brayda Institute, together with the regional partner theIntelligent VC will host the very first AI for Good Innovation Factory Baltics.

This contest aims to raise awareness of the SDGs and demonstrate how AI technology can support the UN's objectives, featuring start-ups from Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia. The event will be hosted both virtually and in person at a location to be confirmed later this year.

The winner of the AI for Good Innovation Factory Baltics will join the Innovation Factory Grand Finale in Geneva, Switzerland, in June 2025.

Event Highlights:

• Event Name: AI for Good Innovation Factory Baltics 
• Location: Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia
• Application Deadline: October 5, 2024
• Online educational workshops: October — November, 2024
• IFB Semi-final (online event): November 14, 2024
• IFB Finale (Latvian University, Riga, Latvia): December 6, 2024
• Grand Finale (Geneva, Switzerland): Summer 2025
• Participation: FREE for all registered startups

"Hosting this event in the Baltic countries for the first time is a significant milestone. We are seeing many promising AI startups emerging in this region, and I am excited to see their potential on the international stage. The chance for the winner to compete in Switzerland next year highlights the Baltic region as a vibrant hub for AI innovation and sustainability,” says Tetiana Doktorova, Partner at the Intelligent VC, Executive Director of AI for Good Innovation Factory Baltics.

The AI for Good Innovation Factory provides a platform for startups to grow and scale their AI-powered solutions. It offers participants business matchmaking, mentoring, fundraising opportunities, and global exposure, helping them bring their innovations to a larger audience. To participate, startups need to follow a simple process:

1. Determine which SDGs their AI solution targets.
2. Complete a simple online form with details about the solution.
3. Participate in a video call with organizers to discuss the idea and ask any relevant questions.
4. Provide a PowerPoint or a 4-minute video about the solution.

The winner of the AI for Good Innovation Factory Baltics will receive an exceptional prize package designed to provide significant support and recognition:

• Premium access: Leaders Pass for the AI for Good Global Summit 2025 with exclusive networking opportunities.
• International showcase: Pitching opportunity in the Frontier Stage at the AI for Good Global Summit 2025 and exhibition booth at the summit venue.
• Accelerated growth: Fast-track access to a sponsor's accelerator program with expert mentorship, funding opportunities, and valuable industry connections.
• Exclusive networking and resources: 24-month Silver Membership to NAIC ISAO, valued at $30,000, with comprehensive resources and networking opportunities in AI and cybersecurity
• Enhanced cybersecurity: Security review and 12 months of Virtual Chief Information Security Officer services from Allied Cyber Partners, worth $67,000 for a robust cybersecurity.
• Secure cloud migration: $25,000 in Cloud Migration Credits and 12 months of Design Partnership from KeepSecurity, valued at $150,000, facilitating a smooth and secure transition to cloud platforms.

Additionally, theIntelligent VC is offering an exceptional Choice Award — a prize for one startup: Four open-space workplaces in the prestigious theIntelligent Space on the 20th floor of Zunda Towers with a splendid 360-degree view for three months. This includes three mentoring sessions with Andrei Doktoroff, CEO of theIntelligent VC. Valued at over 9000 EUR.

IFB prize package offers an incredible opportunity to scale AI solutions, gain invaluable exposure, and access top-tier resources and support. We encourage startups to take advantage of this incredible opportunity to showcase their AI solutions and make a global impact.

Join the AI for Good Innovation Factory and take your startup to the next level!

Call for Sponsors and Partners

We invite sponsors and partners to support the Innovation Factory Baltics. Your collaboration can help us enhance the experience and extend the reach of this initiative. We invite you to contribute in the following areas:

• MEDIA  AND COMMUNICATION: Help us spread the word and raise awareness about the competition and its opportunities.
• PRIZE PACKAGE: Contribute by offering resources and services to the winning startups.
• EXPERTISE: Share your knowledge by mentoring our applicants or participating as a speaker in educational workshops.
• IFB OPERATING EXPENSES: Assist us in covering the logistical and operational needs of the competition.

Your support will contribute to the success of the Innovation Factory Baltics and help advance innovative AI solutions in the Baltic region. Join us to make a difference with AI!

More information: https://www.theintelligent.vc/ifb