Featuring six key categories and special recognitions for youth and women innovators in the 2nd edition, the awards will spotlight AI’s growing role in driving social change
With 46 entries, Singapore stands out as one of the most active regions, reinforcing its leadership in responsible AI across Asia
SINGAPORE–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#AI–The second edition of the All About AI Tech4Good Awards is set to take place in Mumbai (India) on November 28th. Curated by Mint and Salesforce, this annual initiative recognises AI innovations that drive measurable social and business impact across sectors such as health, education, sustainability, financial inclusion, and accessibility.
Building on the success of the inaugural edition, Singapore has emerged as one of the most engaged regions this year, with 44% participation from SE Asia overall and outstanding submissions from startups, academia, and enterprises. The strong response highlights the city-state’s growing leadership in responsible and human-centric AI.
Commenting on the region’s growing momentum around purpose-led AI, Arundhati Bhattacharya, President & CEO, Salesforce South Asia, said, “At Salesforce, we believe business is the greatest platform for change. The All About AI Tech4Good Awards & Summit reflects our commitment to advancing the use of technology to drive social impact. By expanding this year’s edition to include Singapore, Malaysia, and the Philippines, we’re proud to spotlight innovators across Southeast Asia who are harnessing AI to address critical challenges in sustainability, education, healthcare, and inclusion. This platform not only celebrates purpose-driven innovation but also fosters collaboration across borders to build a more equitable, technology-enabled future.”
Reflecting on Singapore’s national drive to become a global hub for transformative AI, Binoy Prabhakar, Chief Content Officer, HT Digital Streams Limited, said, “At Mint, we’ve always believed that technology’s true story lies not just in disruption, but in its ability to create impact that matters. The first edition of the All About AI Tech4Good Awards showed us how innovators across India are using AI to solve real human problems — from inclusion to sustainability. Expanding this platform to Singapore, Malaysia, and the Philippines allows us to capture a wider, regional narrative of purpose-driven innovation. As Southeast Asia embraces AI at scale, it’s important that we also celebrate ideas that combine intelligence with empathy — the true promise of technology.”
In total, the programme received 293 entries across Asia, including strong participation from Singapore, Malaysia, and the Philippines, showcasing how AI is being applied to address real-world challenges.
The 2025 edition features categories that honour transformative impact across sectors, including Best Use of AI for Empowering People with Disabilities, Sustainability, Financial Inclusion, Agriculture & Food Security, Health & Sanitation, and Education & Livelihoods.
Two special categories — the Young Innovators Award and Women Innovators Award — celebrate emerging talent and promote diversity in tech. Each will have Gold and Silver winners, selected by a jury of leaders from various industry, government, academia, and media.
The inaugural All About AI Tech4Good Awards, held on November 27, 2024, at Mumbai’s Jio World Centre, showcased AI’s impact on public welfare with over 128 entries across industries and social initiatives. Like last year, the event will highlight the growing momentum for socially responsible AI and feature thought leadership discussions on its ethical and practical applications.
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