AI for Good Create the Future Global Challenge is Now Open for Applications (USD$10,000 Total prize pool)

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Application Closing Date: August 2026

AI for Good Create the Future Global Challenge is Now Open for Applications

A global competition advancing AI-powered creativity for a future for all, mobilizing creators, innovators, and institutions worldwide to harness generative AI for real-world impact. Co-hosted by three organizations with complementary strengths in global engagement, UN convening power, and digital-economy cooperation.

Key Figures

USD$10,000 Total prize pool
4 Thematic tracks
3 Creative formats
up to 7 Members per team

About the Challenge

Create the Future Global Challenge is part of GSLDC’s broader AI for Future platform, an international initiative promoting the responsible development and application of artificial intelligence to expand opportunity and improve lives. The Challenge focuses on generative AI as a tool for creation, communication, and innovation, scaling international participation and strengthening the link between creativity and real-world application.

Innovation for a shared future. As generative AI reshapes industries and societies, this challenge aligns technological capability with human values.

Build a better future for allAdvance generative AI applications that respond to real-world challenges and expand opportunity worldwide.
Empower youth and creatorsPut creators and young innovators at the centre as drivers of change, with inclusive participation across regions and backgrounds.
Collaborate across bordersFoster cross-disciplinary, cross-border teamwork that connects technology, creativity, and industry.
Create responsiblyPromote human-centred, responsible use of generative AI, turning digital creativity into real societal and economic value.

Four tracks, one creative challenge

Use generative-AI tools to create works in image, video, or audio across four thematic tracks. Submit up to three entries, across one or more tracks.

Digital culture Cultural heritage revitalization, digital art and storytelling, immersive cultural experiences, virtual performances and creative media.
Digital consumption AI-powered digital marketing and commerce, digital human applications, cross-border e-commerce innovation, personalized consumer experiences.
Women’s empowerment AI solutions supporting women’s entrepreneurship, inclusive product and service design, awareness and advocacy content, empowerment through innovation.
Green development AIGC for low-carbon lifestyles, green product design, green integration of agriculture, culture, and tourism, environmental protection communication and education.

Challenge timeline

Key milestones from launch to the showcase

End of June 2026 Launch & submissions open. Official launch of the challenge and opening of submissions and participant engagement.
July to early August 2026 Preliminary review and evaluation of submissions.
Early August 2026 Expert evaluation meeting and selection of approximately 30-40 outstanding use cases.
September – December 2026 Global showcase Winning projects announced and showcased at an impact event (around the Beijing event).