Grow AI Accelerator Selects 15 Startups Leveraging AI for Social Change
Social Tides, powered by INCO in collaboration with Share it and with support from Google.org, has selected 15 pioneering organisations for its transformative Grow AI Accelerator.
This EU-wide programme accelerates impact-driven organisations that leverage artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) to tackle pressing societal challenges. It provides grants of up to $250,000 and a tailored training programme.
The programme attracted a diverse range of organisations across Europe, and a significant increase in applications reflects a growing interest from entrepreneurs in harnessing AI for social impact.
The selected cohort tackles a wide range of social and environmental challenges, including:
- AI for education
- NeurekaLAB (Spain) – AI-powered neuroscience tools to enhance learning and cognitive development
- GIOS (Ukraine) – A gamified AI learning platform making math education engaging and personalised
- Develop-Players (Italy) – AI-driven educational games that boost students’ problem-solving skills
- Švietimo renesansas (Lithuania) – AI-powered digital learning solutions transforming education accessibility.
- Climate action
- OpenAtlas (Netherlands) – AI-powered biodiversity conservation and climate action mapping tools.
- Recycllux (Romania) – AI-driven waste management solutions to promote circular economy practices.
- Kestrix (UK) – AI-powered insights for sustainable urban development and climate resilience.
- Ellipsis Earth (UK) – AI-driven litter mapping to tackle pollution and protect ecosystems.
- Social inclusion
- Handy Signs (Italy) – AI-powered sign language recognition for better accessibility and inclusion.
- SensePilot (Lithuania) – AI-driven navigation tools empowering visually impaired individuals.
- Taaly (Netherlands) – AI-powered language learning tool for refugees and migrants.
- H24CARE (France) – AI-enhanced telehealth services improving healthcare access for underserved communities.
- Mental health innovation
At the intersection of AI and social entrepreneurship, there lies immense potential to solve some of society’s most urgent challenges. We are excited to back INCO, who, alongside Share-It, will support these innovative entrepreneurs as they use cutting-edge technology to create meaningful, positive change across Europe.
said Liza Ateh, Head of Knowledge, Skills and Learning, Google.org EMEA.
As part of Grow AI, participants will gain access to INCO’s global network of expertise, mentoring, and resources to advance their technology, social impact, and business. Participants will also meet in Paris in May as part of INCO’s annual IMPACT² event to connect with the broader social impact ecosystem and share their solutions.
These entrepreneurs demonstrate the power of AI to deliver real-world solutions to pressing global issues, ranging from climate action to mental health and education.
The majority of participants in our previous cohort reported customer base growth and team expansion after participating in Grow AI, and we’re proud to help accelerate this next cohort of organisations as they harness technology to create a more just and sustainable future.
added Amalia Spyratou, INCO VP of International Operations.
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