Category 13

Tech for Good

Social impact technologists, edtech builders, healthtech innovators, accessibility champions using technology to uplift communities.

Opens Sunday, September 13, 2026 ← All categories

47
Applicants
5
Finalists
5
Winners

Who should apply

  • EdTech builders improving access to education
  • HealthTech innovators digitizing healthcare
  • Accessibility champions making tech usable for everyone
  • ClimateTech engineers building sustainability solutions
  • CivicTech developers improving government services

What judges look for

  • Measurable social impact (lives touched, access improved)
  • Scalability of the solution beyond initial deployment
  • Sustainability of the project (funding, community, maintenance)
  • Inclusion of marginalized or underserved communities
  • Open-source or open-data approach enabling replication

Eligibility

Universal criteria

Experience & leadership

3–5+ years in technology, mid-tier (non-CXO) roles, proven leadership and impact.

Innovation & creativity

Demonstrated problem-solving and creative solutions within your field.

Growth & mentorship

Continuous learning plus developing others through mentorship or training.

Adaptability & resilience

Proven resilience through crises or significant organizational change.

Ethics & responsibility

High ethical standards, diversity & inclusion, community and sustainability work.

Candidates

Nominees in Tech for Good

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Common questions

FAQ

My project is small β€” only serving a local community.

Local impact is real impact. If you improved lives in your community through technology, apply.

Applications open Sunday, September 13, 2026

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