London, UK – 23 June 2025 – Teens in AI, a social impact-driven initiative that inspires young people to explore futures in responsible tech and AI through collaborative, hands-on learning, is proud to announce the return of its global AI4Good Incubator, taking place from 28 July to 1 August 2025. With the support of our Platinum Partner, Sage, the leader in accounting, financial, HR and payroll tech for small and mid-sized businesses, we aim to provide youth with the tools and resources they need to drive innovation and make a difference in their communities. 

Teens in AI’s partnership with Sage is powered by Sage Foundation, which enables Sage colleagues and partners to tackle inequality and create access to opportunity in its communities through volunteering and fundraising. Through the AI4Good Incubator, Teens in AI and Sage Foundation hope to harness technology to create a fairer and more diverse tech industry where everyone has equal opportunity to maximise their potential.

Now in its fourth year, the AI4Good Incubator is a 5-day global virtual bootcamp for teens aged 12–18 work in teams to develop ethical, AI-driven solutions to some of the world’s most pressing climate-related challenges taking inspiration from the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). With the support of Platinum Partner Sage, the programme equips young people with the tools, mentorship and inspiration they need to become change-makers in their communities.

Open to all – regardless of prior experience or background – it brings together young minds passionate about technology, equity and impact. Participants join from around the world, working in diverse teams and receiving guidance from leading industry experts. As part of our bold strategy to scale the AI4Good Incubator, 2025 marks two major milestones: our first in-person programme in South Africa – led by our IWD Global Techathon 2025 Community Award winners – and a wider focus on tackling even more UN SDGs. 

Last year, 58% of participants identified as female or non-binary, and 75% came from diverse ethnic backgrounds*. With Sage, Teens in AI champions diversity as key to building better solutions and shaping a tech future that works for everyone.

This year’s theme, “Planet in Balance ~ Land, Sea and Sky”, focuses on United Nations SDGs 13, 14 and 15. These include: taking urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts (13); conserving and sustainably using the oceans, seas and marine resources (14); and protecting and restoring ecosystems on land, halting biodiversity loss and managing forests and land sustainably (15).

Aaron Harris, Chief Technology Officer at Sage, comments: “Our continued partnership with Teens in AI reflects our belief that young people have the creativity and conviction to lead meaningful change. By supporting the AI4Good Incubator, we’re investing in a new generation of technologists who value ethics, equity and sustainability. This programme doesn’t just teach AI – it encourages young people to think critically, act boldly and use technology to tackle real environmental challenges. It’s inspiring to see the solutions they bring to life – and a reminder that the future of tech is in good hands.” 

The 2024 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals Progress Report** paints a stark picture. Just 15% of climate-related targets are on track. Ocean acidification is worsening, jeopardising marine biodiversity and food security. Land degradation affects over 3.2 billion people, and more than one million species remain at risk of extinction. These cascading crises call for bold, youth-led innovation—the kind the AI4Good Incubator is designed to unlock.

Elena Sinel, Founder and CEO of Teens in AI comments: “Young people are not waiting to be told how to solve the climate crisis – they’re stepping up and building the solutions themselves. Through the AI4Good Incubator, we’re giving them the knowledge, support and platform to apply ethical AI to the most urgent challenges facing our planet. The future is not only theirs to inherit – it’s theirs to shape.”

Over the five-day programme, participants will ideate, build and refine their projects with the guidance of expert mentors. At the end of the week, teams will pitch to senior leaders for feedback and a chance to win prizes. Previous winners went on to submit their projects to Oxford-Said Climate Challenge and were flown to Dubai to compete live! 

In the words of one of last year’s alumni, “It was a whole new world to me! I was expecting excellent work, good interaction and participation with my team, and [the experience] exceeded my expectations. Every lesson was educational and interesting. It was interesting to find solutions for the problems caused by humans and how we can use AI to solve them. It was amazing!” – Joy, age 15, from Ghana.

Notes:

* Diverse ethnic backgrounds = Black/African American, Hispanic, Latino/Spanish, Middle Eastern/North African and Asian; the balance includes ‘Other Ethnic Background’ not stated, ‘Prefer Not To Say’, and White/Caucasian.

** United Nations Sustainable Development Goals 2024 Report: https://unstats.un.org/sdgs/report/2024/The-Sustainable-Development-Goals-Report-2024.pdf

• This comprehensive report provides the latest global data and analysis on progress toward the 2030 Agenda, including detailed insights into climate action (SDG 13), life below water (SDG 14), and life on land (SDG 15). It highlights that only 17% of SDG targets are currently on track, with nearly half showing minimal or moderate progress, and over one-third having stalled or regressed.

About Teens in AI

Launched in 2018 at the United Nations AI for Good Global Summit, Teens in AI is a social impact-driven initiative that inspires teens to explore a future in tech and AI through collaborative, hands-on learning experiences. Since its inception, Teens in AI has been instrumental in guiding over 20,500+ young minds across 97 countries, leading initiatives that resonate with UN Sustainable Development Goals. It provides teens, aged 12 to 18, the platform and knowledge to create AI solutions with societal benefit at their core. They believe in harnessing technology to create a fair world where everyone has equal opportunity to maximise their potential. By encouraging diverse perspectives, Teens in AI acts as a catalyst for change, inspiring the next generation of responsible leaders, innovators, and technologists from all walks of life to shape the world of tomorrow.

For more information please contact:

Media enquiries: Bev Chislett, Head of Marketing, Teens in AI  bev.chislett@teensinai.com

www.teensinai.com

About Sage

Sage exists to knock down barriers so everyone can thrive, starting with the millions of small and mid-sized Businesses served by us, our partners and accountants. Customers trust our finance, HR and payroll software to make work and money flow. By digitising business processes and relationships with customers, suppliers, employees, banks and governments, our digital network connects SMBs, removing friction and delivering insights. Knocking down barriers also means we use our time, technology and experience to tackle digital inequality, economic inequality and the climate crisis. 

For more information please contact:

Visit Sage’s website for further information: www.sage.com

London, UK – 2 June 2025 – Teens in AI, a social impact-driven initiative that inspires young people to explore futures in responsible tech and AI through collaborative, hands-on learning, is proud to announce the return of its global AI4Good Incubator, taking place from 28 July to 1 August 2025. Teens in AI believes in harnessing technology to create a fair world where everyone has equal opportunity to maximise their potential.

Now in its fourth year, the AI4Good Incubator is a 5-day global virtual bootcamp for teens aged 12–18 work in teams to develop ethical, AI-driven solutions to some of the world’s most pressing climate-related challenges taking inspiration from the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). With the support of Platinum Partner Sage, the programme equips young people with the tools, mentorship and inspiration they need to become change-makers in their communities.

Open to all – regardless of prior experience or background – it brings together young minds passionate about technology, equity and impact. Participants join from around the world, working in diverse teams and receiving guidance from leading industry experts. As part of our bold strategy to scale the AI4Good Incubator, 2025 marks two major milestones: our first in-person programme in South Africa – led by our IWD Global Techathon 2025 Community Award winners – and a wider focus on tackling even more UN SDGs. 

Last year, 58% of participants identified as female or non-binary, and 75% came from diverse ethnic backgrounds*. With Sage, Teens in AI champions diversity as key to building better solutions and shaping a tech future that works for everyone.

This year’s theme, “Planet in Balance ~ Land, Sea and Sky”, focuses on United Nations SDGs 13, 14 and 15. These include: taking urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts (13); conserving and sustainably using the oceans, seas and marine resources (14); and protecting and restoring ecosystems on land, halting biodiversity loss and managing forests and land sustainably (15).

Elena Sinel, Founder and CEO of Teens in AI comments: “Young people are not waiting to be told how to solve the climate crisis – they’re stepping up and building the solutions themselves. Through the AI4Good Incubator, we’re giving them the knowledge, support and platform to apply ethical AI to the most urgent challenges facing our planet. The future is not only theirs to inherit – it’s theirs to shape.”

The 2024 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals Progress Report** paints a stark picture. Just 15% of climate-related targets are on track. Ocean acidification is worsening, jeopardising marine biodiversity and food security. Land degradation affects over 3.2 billion people, and more than one million species remain at risk of extinction. These cascading crises call for bold, youth-led innovation—the kind the AI4Good Incubator is designed to unlock.

Over the five-day programme, participants will ideate, build and refine their projects with the guidance of expert mentors. At the end of the week, teams will pitch to senior leaders for feedback and a chance to win prizes. Previous winners went on to submit their projects to Oxford-Said Climate Challenge and were flown to Dubai to compete live! 

In the words of one of last year’s alumni, “It was a whole new world to me! I was expecting excellent work, good interaction and participation with my team, and [the experience] exceeded my expectations. Every lesson was educational and interesting. It was interesting to find solutions for the problems caused by humans and how we can use AI to solve them. It was amazing!” – Joy, age 15, from Ghana.

Notes:

* Diverse ethnic backgrounds = Black/African American, Hispanic, Latino/Spanish, Middle Eastern/North African and Asian; the balance includes ‘Other Ethnic Background’ not stated, ‘Prefer Not To Say’, and White/Caucasian.

** United Nations Sustainable Development Goals 2024 Report: https://unstats.un.org/sdgs/report/2024/The-Sustainable-Development-Goals-Report-2024.pdf

• This comprehensive report provides the latest global data and analysis on progress toward the 2030 Agenda, including detailed insights into climate action (SDG 13), life below water (SDG 14), and life on land (SDG 15). It highlights that only 17% of SDG targets are currently on track, with nearly half showing minimal or moderate progress, and over one-third having stalled or regressed.

About Teens in AI

Launched in 2018 at the United Nations AI for Good Global Summit, Teens in AI is a social impact-driven initiative that inspires teens to explore a future in tech and AI through collaborative, hands-on learning experiences. Since its inception, Teens in AI has been instrumental in guiding over 20,500+ young minds across 97 countries, leading initiatives that resonate with UN Sustainable Development Goals. It provides teens, aged 12 to 18, the platform and knowledge to create AI solutions with societal benefit at their core. They believe in harnessing technology to create a fair world where everyone has equal opportunity to maximise their potential. By encouraging diverse perspectives, Teens in AI acts as a catalyst for change, inspiring the next generation of responsible leaders, innovators, and technologists from all walks of life to shape the world of tomorrow.

For more information please contact:

Media enquiries: Bev Chislett, Head of Marketing, Teens in AI  bev.chislett@teensinai.com

www.teensinai.com

London, UK – 8 July 2024 – Teens in AI, a social impact-driven initiative that inspires teens to explore a future in responsible tech and AI through collaborative, hands-on learning experiences, is delighted to announce the third edition of its global annual AI4Good Incubator taking place from 19 to 23 August 2024. Teens in AI believes in harnessing technology to create a fair world where everyone has equal opportunity to maximise their potential.

The AI4Good Incubator is a global 5-day virtual bootcamp style programme where teens aged 12-18 work in teams to build ethical AI-driven projects that address real-world problems inspired by a climate-related United Nations Sustainable Development Goal (SDG).  With the support of our Platinum Partner, Sage powered by Sage Foundation, we aim to provide youth with the tools and resources they need to drive innovation and make a difference in their communities.

Also partnering this year is The Alan Turing Institute. As part of this collaboration, Dr Mhairi Aitken, Morgan Briggs and Sabeehah Mahomed from the Institute’s Public Policy Programme will deliver an “Introduction to AI Ethics” Masterclass to participants. This masterclass is a foundational guide to responsible innovation, exploring the landscape of AI Ethics, unravelling AI myths, and emphasising core AI ethics principles, particularly in safeguarding children’s rights under the UNCRC.

Participants from around the world will have the opportunity to collaborate with like-minded youth and receive mentoring and guidance from industry experts. This year’s AI4Good Incubator aims to expand the programme across the UK, Europe, the Middle East and Africa. The programme is open to everyone, regardless of background or experience with AI. The highly anticipated event will see young people come together to learn the vital skills needed to drive responsible innovation to solve today’s problems using cutting-edge technologies. Last year, 59% of the participants identified as female and non-binary, with 73% indicating they are from diverse ethnic backgrounds*. Together with Sage, we believe that diversity is essential to driving innovation and solving today’s most pressing issues. 

Dr Mhairi Aitken, Ethics Fellow at The Alan Turing Institute commented: “We are delighted to be collaborating with Teens in AI for the 2024 AI4Good Incubator which places a strong emphasis on AI ethics in equipping young people with the skills and knowledge to lead the way in responsible innovation for today and tomorrow. This collaboration is a unique opportunity bringing together young people from around the world to foster deeper understandings of the importance of AI ethics and responsible innovation among young innovators.”

The topic for this year’s AI4Good Incubator is ‘Climate Action’, SDG 13 – one of the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals – which aims to take urgent action to combat climate change and its effects. The theme for this year is “Green Minds, Bright Futures”.

A March 2024 report by the World Meteorological Organization** highlights urgent climate change concerns. Record-high global carbon dioxide levels drive temperatures 1.1 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels, exacerbating extreme weather. Biodiversity loss threatens one million species, while melting ice caps accelerate sea level rise. Climate disruptions compound food insecurity, displacing 22.5 million people yearly. Initiatives like the AI4Good Incubator aim to foster innovative climate solutions whilst also promoting sustainable AI development, crucial for mitigating carbon emissions.

Last year, 59% of the participants identified as female and non-binary, with 73% indicating they are from diverse ethnic backgrounds*. Together with Sage, we believe that diversity is essential to driving innovation and solving today’s most pressing issues. 

Teens in AI Founder and CEO, Elena Sinel, comments: “At Teens in AI, we believe in the power of young minds to drive positive change in the world. With the AI4Good Incubator focusing on climate action this year, we’re empowering teens to harness the potential of responsible AI for the betterment of our planet. Through collaborative innovation and mentorship, we’re fostering a generation of ethical tech leaders committed to building a sustainable future.“

Sage and The Alan Turing Institute are committed to supporting the AI4Good Incubator, aligning with our mission to empower the next generation of ethical tech leaders by providing them with the knowledge and tools needed to drive positive social impact through technology.

Participants will have the chance to develop their projects with the support of industry experts and mentors. At the end of the programme, they will have the opportunity to pitch their projects to senior leadership for feedback and compete for prizes. Previous prizes have included the chance to pitch at one of our corporate partners’ events and an invitation to attend the annual International Telecommunication Union (ITU) AI4Good Global Summit, a gathering of industry leaders, policymakers and academics to discuss the ethical and practical implications of AI and its impact on society.

The August programme runs for five full days, from 9am to 5pm BST. Due to the exclusive nature of the event, there is a fee for participants, however, Teens in AI does offer Grants to eligible students. If you’re interested in learning more about the AI4Good Incubator, visit our website (link below). 

This year’s Incubator follows the launch earlier this year of Teens in AI’s AI Adventures programme, its online self-paced courses – where young minds learn to think critically and solve real-world problems using AI responsibly for the greater good. (For more information, visit https://www.teensinai.com/courses/.)

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* Diverse ethnic backgrounds = Black/African American, Hispanic, Latino/Spanish, Middle Eastern/North African and Asian; the balance includes ‘Other Ethnic Background Not Stated’, ‘Prefer Not To Say’, and White/Caucasian.

** World Meteorological Organization March 2024 Report

About Teens in AI

Launched in 2018 at the United Nations AI for Good Global Summit, Teens in AI is a social impact-driven initiative that inspires teens to explore a future in tech and AI through collaborative, hands-on learning experiences. Since its inception, Teens in AI has been instrumental in guiding over 15,000 young minds across 60 countries, leading initiatives that resonate with UN Sustainable Development Goals. It provides teens, aged 12 to 18, the platform and knowledge to create AI solutions with societal benefit at their core. They believe in harnessing technology to create a fair world where everyone has equal opportunity to maximise their potential. By encouraging diverse perspectives, Teens in AI acts as a catalyst for change, inspiring the next generation of responsible leaders, innovators, and technologists from all walks of life to shape the world of tomorrow.

For more information please contact:

Media enquiries: Bev Chislett, Head of Marketing, Teens in AI  bev.chislett@teensinai.com

www.teensinai.com

About Sage

Sage exists to knock down barriers so everyone can thrive, starting with the millions of small and mid-sized Businesses served by us, our partners and accountants. Customers trust our finance, HR and payroll software to make work and money flow. By digitising business processes and relationships with customers, suppliers, employees, banks and governments, our digital network connects SMBs, removing friction and delivering insights. Knocking down barriers also means we use our time, technology and experience to tackle digital inequality, economic inequality and the climate crisis. 

For more information please contact:

Visit Sage’s website for further information: www.sage.com

About The Alan Turing Institute

The Alan Turing Institute, headquartered at the British Library in London, is the UK’s national institute for data science and artificial intelligence. Established in 2015, the Institute was named in honour of Alan Turing, whose pioneering work laid the foundation for modern computing. With a mission to advance world-class research, build essential skills, and drive an informed public conversation, the Institute collaborates across disciplines to tackle global challenges through data science and AI. By uniting academia, industry, and government, The Alan Turing Institute is dedicated to making the UK a global leader in these transformative technologies, ensuring they are developed and applied for the public good.

For more information please contact:

Visit the Institute’s website for further information: www.turing.ac.uk

London, UK – 8 July 2024 – Teens in AI, an initiative focused on inspiring teens to explore a future in tech and AI through collaborative, hands-on learning experiences is delighted to announce its global annual AI4Good Incubator taking place from 19 to 23 August 2024. With the support of our Platinum Partner, Sage, the leader in accounting, financial, HR and payroll tech for small and mid-sized businesses, we aim to provide youth with the tools and resources they need to drive innovation and make a difference in their communities. 

Teens in AI’s partnership with Sage is powered by Sage Foundation, which enables Sage colleagues and partners to tackle inequality and create access to opportunity in its communities through volunteering and fundraising. Through the AI4Good Incubator, Teens in AI and Sage Foundation hope to harness technology to create a fairer and more diverse tech industry where everyone has equal opportunity to maximise their potential.

The AI4Good Incubator is a global 5-day virtual bootcamp style programme where teens aged 12-18 work in teams to build ethical AI-driven projects that address real-world problems inspired by a climate-related United Nations Sustainable Development Goal (SDG). The topic for this year’s AI4Good Incubator is ‘Climate Action’, SDG 13 – one of the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals – which aims to take urgent action to combat climate change and its effects. The theme for this year is “Green Minds, Bright Futures”.

A March 2024 report by the World Meteorological Organization** highlights urgent climate change concerns. Record-high global carbon dioxide levels drive temperatures 1.1 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels, exacerbating extreme weather. Biodiversity loss threatens one million species, while melting ice caps accelerate sea level rise. Climate disruptions compound food insecurity, displacing 22.5 million people yearly. Initiatives like the AI4Good Incubator aim to foster innovative climate solutions whilst also promoting sustainable AI development, crucial for mitigating carbon emissions.

Aaron Harris, Chief Technology Officer at Sage, comments: “Our partnership with Teens in AI is a crucial element of our commitment to fostering diversity and inclusion in the technology industry. By supporting this initiative, we aim to nurture a diverse and future-ready generation of tech talent. We hope that the next wave of AI researchers, business leaders, and technologists will not only be inspired by this program but also motivated to apply their skills and knowledge to address critical issues such as climate change. My colleagues and I eagerly anticipate learning from and collaborating with the participants, making a meaningful impact on our many diverse communities.”

Participants from around the world will have the opportunity to collaborate with like-minded youth and receive mentoring and guidance from industry experts. This year’s AI4Good Incubator aims to expand the programme across the UK, Europe, the Middle East and Africa. The programme is open to everyone, regardless of background or experience with AI. The highly anticipated event will see young people come together to learn the vital skills needed to drive responsible innovation to solve today’s problems using cutting-edge technologies. 

Last year, 59% of the participants identified as female and non-binary, with 73% indicating they are from diverse ethnic backgrounds*. Together with Sage, we believe that diversity is essential to driving innovation and solving today’s most pressing issues. 

Teens in AI Founder and CEO, Elena Sinel, comments: “At Teens in AI, we believe in the power of young minds to drive positive change in the world. With the AI4Good Incubator focusing on climate action this year, we’re empowering teens to harness the potential of responsible AI for the betterment of our planet. Through collaborative innovation and mentorship, we’re fostering a generation of ethical tech leaders committed to building a sustainable future.“

Participants will have the chance to develop their projects with the support of industry experts and mentors. At the end of the programme, they will have the opportunity to pitch their projects to senior leadership for feedback and compete for prizes. Previous prizes have included the chance to pitch at one of our corporate partners’ events and an invitation to attend the annual International Telecommunication Union (ITU) AI4Good Global Summit, a gathering of industry leaders, policymakers and academics to discuss the ethical and practical implications of AI and its impact on society.

The August programme runs for five full days, from 9am to 5pm BST. Due to the exclusive nature of the event, there is a fee for participants, however, Teens in AI does offer Grants to eligible students. If you’re interested in learning more about the AI4Good Incubator, visit our website. 

This year’s Incubator follows the launch earlier this year of Teens in AI’s AI Adventures programme, its online self-paced courses – where young minds learn to think critically and solve real-world problems using AI responsibly for the greater good. For more information, visit https://www.teensinai.com/courses/.

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Notes:

* Diverse ethnic backgrounds = Black/African American, Hispanic, Latino/Spanish, Middle Eastern/North African and Asian; the balance includes ‘Other Ethnic Background Not Stated’, ‘Prefer Not To Say’, and White/Caucasian.

** World Meteorological Organization March 2024 Report: https://wmo.int/news/media-centre/climate-change-indicators-reached-record-levels-2023-wmo#:~:text=Observed%20concentrations%20of%20the%20three,trapping%20heat%20in%20the%20atmosphere

About Teens in AI

Launched in 2018 at the United Nations AI for Good Global Summit, Teens in AI is a social impact-driven initiative that inspires teens to explore a future in tech and AI through collaborative, hands-on learning experiences. Since its inception, Teens in AI has been instrumental in guiding over 15,000 young minds across 60 countries, leading initiatives that resonate with UN Sustainable Development Goals. It provides teens, aged 12 to 18, the platform and knowledge to create AI solutions with societal benefit at their core. They believe in harnessing technology to create a fair world where everyone has equal opportunity to maximise their potential. By encouraging diverse perspectives, Teens in AI acts as a catalyst for change, inspiring the next generation of responsible leaders, innovators, and technologists from all walks of life to shape the world of tomorrow.

For more information please contact:

Media enquiries: Bev Chislett, Head of Marketing, Teens in AI  bev.chislett@teensinai.com

www.teensinai.com

About Sage

Sage exists to knock down barriers so everyone can thrive, starting with the millions of small and mid-sized Businesses served by us, our partners and accountants. Customers trust our finance, HR and payroll software to make work and money flow. By digitising business processes and relationships with customers, suppliers, employees, banks and governments, our digital network connects SMBs, removing friction and delivering insights. Knocking down barriers also means we use our time, technology and experience to tackle digital inequality, economic inequality and the climate crisis. 

For more information please contact:

Visit Sage’s website for further information: www.sage.com

In a recent blog post on NVIDIA’s corporate website, the spotlight shines on the groundbreaking collaboration between Teens in AI and NVIDIA in organising the annual Ada Lovelace Hackathon. The article emphasizes the pivotal role of AI and data science in today’s workforce, especially for the younger generation.

Named after the 19th-century mathematician considered the first computer programmer, the event gathered speakers and mentors to encourage young women to pursue AI careers. With an expected participation of over 1,000 girls from 20+ countries, the hackathon offered prizes and access to NVIDIA Deep Learning Institute credits for advanced training.

NVIDIA employees, including Kate Kallot, head of emerging areas, actively participated as mentors and judges, reinforcing the company’s commitment to diversifying the tech industry. The blog underlined NVIDIA’s broader efforts to promote diversity in tech, expand AI education, and create opportunities for underrepresented groups, such as the partnership with Boys & Girls Clubs of Western Pennsylvania.

Collaborations like this one with NVIDIA are essential to our mission as Teens in AI to bridge the gender gap in STEM by providing early exposure to AI for young, underrepresented youth, levelling the playing field, and empowering them to solve social, humanitarian, and environmental challenges as outlined by the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

By emphasizing the growing significance of AI in the global economy and the need to encourage young minds to embark on their AI journeys. It highlights NVIDIA’s commitment to driving the future of AI and the collaboration with Teens in AI as a pivotal step toward achieving a more inclusive and sustainable world.

Heartfelt thanks go out to the mentors, judges, thought leaders, and the fantastic support from the entire NVIDIA team. Most importantly, gratitude is extended to the teenagers who enthusiastically joined from over 20 countries worldwide.

We have the ability to shape a better future through collaboration.

We are incredibly touched and grateful for the kind words shared by one of our Partner Mentors Tilly Barker about our recent AI4Good Summer Incubator.

Mentorship and having role models are crucial elements in the development of young minds, and we are thankful for the dedicated individuals who took the time to guide and inspire the next generation.

This event was a testament to the potential of technology and AI to address global challenges, the remarkable creativity and skills of young minds, and the power of partnerships in breaking down barriers to technology access. 

Collaborations like the one with Sage are essential for levelling the playing field and empowering all youngsters, regardless of their circumstances, to contribute meaningfully to addressing the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals.

Our vision at Teens in AI is to empower the next generation of tech talent to drive a more sustainable and inclusive future. We know that all participants left feeling inspired and empowered to pursue careers in the tech industry and continue to work towards a more sustainable world.

A big thank you to all Mentors, Judges, thought leaders and the incredible support from the entire team at Sage and the Sage Foundation, and most importantly, the teenagers who joined to participate from 18 countries around the world.

Together, through collaboration and partnership, we can shape a better future. 

London, UK, 24 July 2023 – Teens in AI, an initiative focused on inspiring teens to explore a future in tech and AI through collaborative, hands-on learning experiences, has joined forces with Capgemini. Capgemini is a global leader in partnering with companies to transform and manage their business by harnessing the power of technology. Together, they are collaborating on the AI4Good Incubator, taking place from 24 to 28 July 2023. Both organisations share a common goal in leveraging technology to build an equitable world where every individual has an equal chance to unlock their potential, fostering innovation and generating positive societal change.

The AI4Good Incubator is a five-day bootcamp-style programme aimed at empowering youth aged 12 to 18 to create impactful AI-driven projects that address real-world problems guided by the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. With Capgemini’s support, we aim to provide youth with the tools and resources they need to drive innovation and make a difference in their communities.  

Anne-Laure Thibaud, EVP, Data & AI Group Offer Leader at Capgemini comments: “Diversity in AI should not be a number to be reached. It is way more than a matter of fundamental equity; it is also a powerful lever of value creation and climate action. The entire under-represented population must be part of the change that AI is creating, starting from a very early age. By partnering with Teens in AI, we aim to create this positive impact, ensure that AI is in the hands of everybody, and contribute to climate action.“

The topic for this year’s AI4Good Incubator is “Life on Land”, Sustainable Development Goal 15 – one of the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals – which aims to protect, restore, and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, manage forests sustainably, combat desertification, and halt biodiversity loss.

Teens in AI Founder and CEO, Elena Sinel, add: “We believe that youth have a critical role to play in shaping the future of AI and creating a better world. Through this year’s ‘Life on Land’ AI4Good Incubator, we aim to provide them with the skills and resources they need to turn their ideas into reality.“

Participants from around the world will have the opportunity to collaborate with like-minded youth and receive mentoring and guidance from industry experts. Participants will be joining from countries including the UK, Kazakhstan, Turkey, UAE, Bulgaria, Germany, Tanzania, Egypt and Mozambique. AI4Good is open to everyone, regardless of background or experience with AI. The highly anticipated event will see young people from all over the world coming together to learn the vital skills needed to drive innovation and solve today’s problems using cutting-edge technologies. We believe that diversity is essential to driving innovation and solving today’s most pressing issues and we are delighted to report that 68% of participants identify as female.

Participants will have the chance to develop their projects with the support of industry experts and mentors. At the end of the programme, they will have the opportunity to pitch their projects to senior leadership for feedback and compete for prizes. Previous prizes have included the chance to pitch at one of our corporate partner’s events and an invitation to attend the AI4Good Global Summit, a gathering of industry leaders, policymakers and academics to discuss the ethical and practical implications of AI and its impact on society.

If you’re interested in learning more about the AI4Good Incubator, visit our website at www.teensinai.com/ai4good-incubator.

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About Teens in AI

Launched in 2018 at the United Nations AI for Good Global Summit, Teens in AI is a social impact-driven initiative that inspires teens to explore a future in tech and AI through collaborative, hands-on learning experiences. They believe in harnessing technology to create a fair world where everyone has equal opportunity to maximise their potential. By encouraging diverse perspectives, Teens in AI acts as a catalyst for change, inspiring the next generation of responsible leaders, innovators, and technologists from all walks of life to shape the world of tomorrow.

For more information please contact:

Media enquiries: Bev Chislett, Head of Marketing, Teens in AI  bev.chislett@teensinai.com

www.teensinai.com

About Capgemini

Capgemini is a global leader in partnering with companies to transform and manage their business by harnessing the power of technology. They drive human energy through technology for an inclusive, sustainable future, advancing the digital experience, accelerating intelligent industry, and enhancing efficiency. Their expertise transforms businesses and creates a better world. With over 340,000 experts in 50+ countries, they partner with clients for 50+ years. Passionate about unleashing human energy through technology, Capgemini leverages cloud, data, AI, connectivity, and more, to unlock value for business, planet, and society. Together, they give technology that human touch the world needs.

For more information please visit:

www.capgemini.com

London, UK, 24 July 2023 – Teens in AI, an initiative focused on inspiring teens to explore a future in tech and AI through collaborative, hands-on learning experiences, has joined forces with Sage, the leader in accounting, financial, HR and payroll tech for small and mid-sized business. Together, they are collaborating on the AI4Good Incubator, taking place from 24 to 28 July 2023. Both organisations share a common goal in leveraging technology to build an equitable world where every individual has an equal opportunity to unlock their potential, fostering innovation and generating positive societal change.

The AI4Good Incubator is a five-day bootcamp-style programme aimed at empowering youth aged 12 to 18 to create impactful AI-driven projects that address real-world problems guided by the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. With Sage’s support, we aim to provide youth with the tools and resources they need to drive innovation and make a difference in their communities.  

Aaron Harris, Chief Technology Officer at Sage, comments: “It’s great to continue our partnership with Teens in AI, as we work together to inspire the next generation of ethical AI researchers, entrepreneurs, and leaders. The goal is to give young people early exposure to AI that is developed and deployed for social good, at the same time as tackling gender diversity in the industry. It’s inspiring to see the energy, creativity and passion for doing good in the teenagers this organization, and initiatives such as the AI4Good Incubator, reaches.“

The topic for this year’s AI4Good Incubator is “Life on Land”, Sustainable Development Goal 15 – one of the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals – which aims to protect, restore, and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, manage forests sustainably, combat desertification, and halt biodiversity loss.

Teens in AI Founder and CEO, Elena Sinel, adds: “We believe that youth have a critical role to play in shaping the future of AI and creating a better world. Through this year’s ‘Life on Land’ AI4Good Incubator, we aim to provide them with the skills and resources they need to turn their ideas into reality.“

Participants from around the world will have the opportunity to collaborate with like-minded youth and receive mentoring and guidance from industry experts. Participants will be joining from countries including the UK, Kazakhstan, Turkey, UAE, Bulgaria, Germany, Tanzania, Egypt and Mozambique. AI4Good is open to everyone, regardless of background or experience with AI. The highly anticipated event will see young people from all over the world coming together to learn the vital skills needed to drive innovation and solve today’s problems using cutting-edge technologies. We believe that diversity is essential to driving innovation and solving today’s most pressing issues and we are delighted to report that 68% of participants identify as female.

Participants will have the chance to develop their projects with the support of industry experts and mentors. At the end of the programme, they will have the opportunity to pitch their projects to senior leadership for feedback and compete for prizes. Previous prizes have included the chance to pitch at one of our corporate partner’s events and an invitation to attend the AI4Good Global Summit, a gathering of industry leaders, policymakers and academics to discuss the ethical and practical implications of AI and its impact on society.

If you’re interested in learning more about the AI4Good Incubator, visit our website at www.teensinai.com/ai4good-incubator.

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About Teens in AI

Launched in 2018 at the United Nations AI for Good Global Summit, Teens in AI is a social impact-driven initiative that inspires teens to explore a future in tech and AI through collaborative, hands-on learning experiences. They believe in harnessing technology to create a fair world where everyone has equal opportunity to maximise their potential. By encouraging diverse perspectives, Teens in AI acts as a catalyst for change, inspiring the next generation of responsible leaders, innovators, and technologists from all walks of life to shape the world of tomorrow.

For more information please contact:

Media enquiries: Bev Chislett, Head of Marketing, Teens in AI  bev.chislett@teensinai.com

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About Sage

Sage exists to knock down barriers so everyone can thrive, starting with the millions of small and mid-sized Businesses served by us, our partners and accountants. Customers trust our finance, HR and payroll software to make work and money flow. By digitising business processes and relationships with customers, suppliers, employees, banks and governments, our digital network connects SMBs, removing friction and delivering insights. Knocking down barriers also means we use our time, technology and experience to tackle digital inequality, economic inequality and the climate crisis. 

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London, UK – 15 May 2023 – Teens in AI, a social impact-driven initiative that inspires teens to explore a future in tech and AI through collaborative, hands-on learning experiences, is delighted to announce the second edition of its annual AI4Good Incubator taking place from 24 to 28 July 2023. AI4Good was previously known as the AI Accelerator. Teens in AI believes in harnessing technology to create a fair world where everyone has equal opportunity to maximise their potential.

The AI4Good Incubator is a five-day start-up bootcamp-style programme aimed at empowering youth aged 12 to 18 to create impactful AI-driven projects that address real-world problems guided by the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. With the support of our Platinum Partners, Sage and Capgemini, we aim to provide youth with the tools and resources they need to drive innovation and make a difference in their communities.  

Participants from around the world will have the opportunity to collaborate with like-minded youth and receive mentoring and guidance from industry experts. Participants will be joining from 14 countries including the UK, Kazakhstan, Turkey, UAE, Bulgaria, Germany, Tanzania, Egypt and Mozambique. AI4Good is open to everyone, regardless of background or experience with AI. The highly anticipated event will see young people from all over the world coming together to learn the vital skills needed to drive innovation and solve today’s problems using cutting-edge technologies. We believe that diversity is essential to driving innovation and solving today’s most pressing issues and we are delighted to report that 68% of participants identify as female.

Teens in AI Founder and CEO, Elena Sinel, comments: “We believe that youth have a critical role to play in shaping the future of AI and creating a better world. Through our AI4Good Incubator, we aim to provide them with the skills and resources they need to turn their ideas into reality.“

Sage and Capgemini are committed to supporting AI4Good in our mission to drive innovation and create positive social impact.

Participants will have the chance to develop their projects with the support of industry experts and mentors. At the end of the programme, they will have the opportunity to pitch their projects to senior leadership for feedback and compete for prizes. Previous prizes have included the chance to pitch at one of our corporate partner’s events and an invitation to attend the AI4Good Global Summit, a gathering of industry leaders, policymakers and academics to discuss the ethical and practical implications of AI and its impact on society.

Spear-headed by Teens in AI’s Project Manager and thought leader, Ntsika Bovula, adds: “As a mother, it brings me peace in my heart to know that there are still dreamers and creatives out there; that young teens are making the impossible possible. As a project leader, I feel incredible knowing that the programme I developed with the support of our team impacts so many lives in a positive way.“

If you’re interested in learning more about the AI4Good Incubator, visit our website at www.teensinai.com/ai4good-incubator.

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About Teens in AI

Launched in 2018 at the United Nations AI for Good Global Summit, Teens in AI is a social impact-driven initiative that inspires teens to explore a future in tech and AI through collaborative, hands-on learning experiences. They believe in harnessing technology to create a fair world where everyone has equal opportunity to maximise their potential. By encouraging diverse perspectives, Teens in AI acts as a catalyst for change, inspiring the next generation of responsible leaders, innovators, and technologists from all walks of life to shape the world of tomorrow.

For more information please contact:

Media enquiries: Bev Chislett, Head of Marketing, Teens in AI  bev.chislett@teensinai.com

www.teensinai.com