AI Startup Stemuli Wins Pitch Competition
Social Innovation Rewarded at the 2024 AI for Good Global Summit
After an extensive selection process, AI for Good awarded education startup Stemuli the grand prize at its Innovation Factory Grand Finale. Entrepreneurs from around the world participated in online live pitch sessions over the course of a year to determine four finalists, who were invited to pitch their AI-powered solutions in front of a live audience at the recent AI for Good Global Summit.
US-based start-up Stemuli is an innovative educational technology platform that aims to revolutionize continuous learning through immersive and personalized experiences. It is a generative gaming metaverse that combines AI, machine learning, and gamification to create tailored educational pathways for learners. The platform offers career-connected learning, where academic content is seamlessly integrated with real-world job skills, enabling learners to explore their interests and passions while developing relevant competencies.
Stemuli’s in-game curriculum transforms traditional classroom material into engaging quests and adventures, motivating learners through rewards, badges, and collectibles. Additionally, the platform provides robust data tracking and skills monitoring features, empowering stakeholders to measure learners’ progress and growth effectively.
Social entrepreneur Taylor Shead, the Founder and CEO of Stemuli, demonstrated how AI and gaming technology can redefine continuous learning and workforce development. With her win, Shead and Stemuli can access up to $1 million in funding, as well as mentoring and support from judges and industry experts, opportunities for networking with potential business partners and investors, and significant visibility through press releases, media exposure, and participation in high-profile events.
This is huge. As a woman from Texas that works hard and has been working hard for 15 years with the goal of making education more accessible, to be able to stand on the world stage at this time with the momentum my company has already built is so exciting. But what’s even more exciting is we get to show the world that women should be taken seriously — and video games and AI has a serious impact that it can make on education and ultimately the SDGs.
Learn More About the Finalists
Finapp | Italy
Angelo Amicarelli, CMO
Finapp leverages cutting-edge technology to optimize irrigation strategies and environmental monitoring through their Finapp probe. By utilizing cosmic rays to measure soil moisture in depth, on a large scale, and in real-time, Finapp provides invaluable data for various applications. Integrating AI with these measurements, they offer high-value services aimed at enhancing environmental sustainability and community protection. Despite the challenges of making this new technology widely accessible, Finapp invests in affordability, applying particle physics to improve water management and sustainability, ultimately striving to preserve life on earth by saving water.
Bioniks | Pakistan
Anas Niaz, Co-Founder & CVO
Bioniks is revolutionizing prosthetic technology by developing custom-fitted, functional prosthetics designed to improve the lives of individuals with disabilities. Committed to innovation and social well-being, Bioniks offers varied pricing in low-income countries to ensure accessibility for all. Their impactful projects, like creating a bionic arm for a young child, demonstrate their dedication to enhancing mobility and accessibility, making a significant difference, especially for children in Pakistan.
Wandercraft | France
Nicolas Simon, Founder & Board Chairman
Wandercraft is pioneering mobility solutions with the first commercial self-balancing exoskeleton, utilizing AI to enable natural walking for individuals with mobility impairments. Emphasizing their scientific and technological capabilities, Wandercraft aims to integrate this advanced walking aid into daily life, significantly enhancing health, education, and employment opportunities. Their mission underscores the essential human right to walk, promoting greater inclusivity and improving the quality of life across various societal dimensions.
Learn More About the AI for Good Innovation Factory
AI for Good Innovation Factory is an UN-based startup acceleration and pitching platform for social entrepreneurs. The competition is open to startups worldwide that leverage AI, machine learning, and advanced algorithms to solve global challenges. Overall, the AI for Good Innovation Factory provides a comprehensive support system for startups, helping them scale their solutions and make a significant impact on global sustainability challenges.
Her Royal Highness HRH Princess Beatrice (United Kingdom) gave the finale’s opening remarks and was followed by four-minute pitch sessions by each of the finalist.
This year’s final pitch competition was judged by:
- Heidi Roddenberry, Board Chair, The Roddenberry Foundation
- Dr. Ulrike Tagscherer, CIO, KUKA
- Seizo Ono, Director, Telecommunication Standardization Bureau at the International Telecommunication Union (ITU)
- Stephen Ibaraki, Chairman & Managing General Partner, REDDS Capital
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