AI for Good: Mint All About AI Tech4Good Awards is back for a third edition

A platform that keeps growing

The Mint All About AI Tech4Good Awards began in India in 2024 and drew more than 100 nominations in the first year. In 2025, they expanded to South-East Asia, and nominations grew three times to almost 300.

Arundhati Bhattacharya, President & CEO, Salesforce South Asia said, “AI’s success will be measured not by adoption alone, but by the value it creates. Trust, responsible governance and investment in people must be central to that ambition. Industry, Government and academia must work together to translate innovation into impact at scale building stronger businesses, expanding opportunity and creating a more inclusive society.”

In 2026, the plan is to grow the awards into a wider platform on responsible AI in Asia, one that works through the year and not just on awards night. The programme rests on five aims: to celebrate the region’s most impactful AI work, to bring together policymakers, companies, start-ups and academics, to lead conversations on trusted, responsible and agentic AI, to show measurable impact, and to reach more people. BCG is the knowledge and process partner.

Added Puneet Jain, CEO - Digital, HT Media Group, "As AI moves from promise to practice, the real test is whether it makes a measurable difference to people's lives. At Mint, we see our role as finding and spotlighting the work that passes that test. With Salesforce, All About AI Tech4Good is growing into a year-round platform for responsible AI across Asia, one that shows audiences not just what AI can do, but what it has actually changed.”

Ten categories, two of them new

The awards have eight main categories and two special recognitions. Each category will have two winners, Gold and Silver.

· Best Use of AI for Education & Livelihoods: Projects that improve learning, build skills or help people find work and earn a living.

· Best Use of AI for Sustainability: Work that helps tackle climate change, save resources or protect nature.

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