Category 13
Tech for Good
Social impact technologists, edtech builders, healthtech innovators, accessibility champions using technology to uplift communities.
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
Common questions
FAQ
My project is small — only serving a local community.
Local impact is real impact. If you improved lives in your community through technology, apply.
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