Teens in AI’s global AI4Good Incubator is a five-day virtual bootcamp where teams create tech projects inspired by a climate-related United Nations Sustainable Development Goal. 

This event is hosted in the United Kingdom and delivered in English with teens joining from around the world. 

Participants receive mentorship from industry experts and pitch to senior leaders for feedback and prizes.  

Be the change the world needs. Start your tech journey here. 

  The standard programme fee is £250.  Grants are available for eligible applicants.

See last year's agenda HERE

⬇ Check out 2025's trailer below

Don't just follow the trends - set them!

AI4Good Incubator is open to everyone, regardless of background or experience with AI.

  • Date: 10 August - 14 August

  • Age range: 12 to 18

  • Skill level: All levels welcome

  • Times: 09:00-17:00 (BST)*

  • Format: 5-day virtual programme

  • Language: English

  • Tools: Laptop, Internet Connection

  • Certificate & Prizes

Want to learn more?

Add your details below and a member of our team will reach out to help you get onboarded!

AI4Good Incubator 2O26 theme - “Guardians of Earth: Reimagining Climate, Oceans and Nature"

Focusing on UN Sustainable Development Goals: 13 (Climate Action), 14 (Life Below Water) and 15 (Life on Land)

Participants will embrace the power of responsible AI to drive positive change. Tackling climate change with innovative, scalable solutions. The AI4Good Incubator is your chance to make a real-world impact and master cutting-edge tech skills. Let’s change the world together!

What you will learn

A PATH TO A BRIGHTER FUTURE

  • Build responsible AI

    Learn the basic principles of artificial intelligence and how to apply it responsibly.

  • Design human-centric projects

    Build projects that are ethical, inclusive and put human needs first.

  • Learn the core principles of coding

    Use these tech pillars to create a more inclusive world.

  • Develop interpersonal skills

    Work with peers from around the world and improve teamwork, time management and other skills.

  • Solve real-world problems

    Using ethical principles of AI, devise solutions to real-life situations.

  • Improve critical thinking

    Learn to solve complex problems, make decisions and build your knowledge.

Pricing options

Just £250 for 5 full days thanks to partner support (full value £1,200). Flexible payment plans and learning grants available. The flexible payment plan allows you to spread the cost by paying 50% upfront and the remaining balance before the programme starts.

FAQs

  • What is a Demo Day?

    At the end of the Incubator, we will have a Demo Day, which is where each team will take turns to present their projects. The projects will be reviewed by a panel of judges who will select the best projects.

  • What does UN SDG stand for?

    United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, provides a shared blueprint for peace and prosperity for people and the planet, now and into the future. At its heart are the 17 SDG's, which are an urgent call for action by all countries - developed and developing - in a global partnership.

  • Do I have to join as part of a team?

    No, you can join individually and we will allocate you to a team (usually 4-5 teens per team).

  • Do I have to already know coding?

    No, we will teach you the foundations of coding, as well as other skills that will help you create your project.

  • Will I get a certificate?

    Yes! After successful completion of our program you will receive a Certificate of Completion. Winners and runners up will also receive an extra certificate for their achievement.

  • Where is it taking place?

    It will all be done online so that you can access this course from anywhere in the world provided you are available during the times specified (consider time difference) and able to work in English.

  • I live in a time zone where the programme starts very early, around 4:00 am, such as the US Eastern Time Zone or similar regions. Can I still participate?

    Yes. We have participants joining from these time zones every year. You can join from around 8:00–9:00 am your local time. Any earlier workshops you miss will be recorded, and you'll have full access to the recordings and learning materials. We also have mentors in similar time zones to provide live support throughout the week.

  • What equipment do I need to participate?

    You will need a good internet connection and laptop/PC.

  • Who should I contact if I have more questions?

    For more information, please contact Motun at [email protected]

Learning Grants available

We are committed to widening access to tech and AI. If course funding is difficult please complete the form below and we will be in touch soon.

Meet Your Learning Guides

     
Speaker Name

Taelo Mathuloe

PhD Researcher

Trinity college, Dublin

Speaker Name

Humera Jahan


Project Manager

Speaker Name

Encarni  Lopez

Research Fellow

University of Edinburgh

Speaker Name

Kirsty Pringle

Senior Lecturer

University of Edinburgh

Speaker Name

Monica Nyamu

Operations Cooridnator

Wheelie Bin Waste Handlers

Speaker Name

D. Daniel

Lecturer

Gadjah Mada University

Speaker Name

Ronda Zelezny-Green

CEO

Datocracy AI

Speaker Name

Maathangi Mohan

Data Program Lead

Datocracy AI

Speaker Name

Sitembile Ncube

Co-founder

LauncHER Engineers Hub

Speaker Name

Shivani Aggarwal

Field CTO

Microsoft

Speaker Name

Mossab Yassir

Senior Cloud AI Engineer

Capgemini

Speaker Name

Noorulian Zafier

Head of Quality

Magna Carta College

 

Meet Some of Our Mentors

     
Speaker Name

Sanduni Kariyawasam

Lead UX Designer

IFS

Speaker Name

Ummni Jameel

Research Specialist

Payments Network Malaysia

Speaker Name

Yusra Abdulbastwa

Communications

The African Leadership Initiative

Speaker Name

Taelo  Mathuloe

PhD Researcher

Trinity College Dublin

Speaker Name

Noorulian Zafer

Head of Quality

Magna Carta College

Speaker Name

Gyeyok Haruna

Compliance Lead

British Airways

Speaker Name

Alma Hoxha

Business Evaluator

Startup Albania

Speaker Name

Dr. Natalie Maggitt

CEO

iThriveHer

Speaker Name

Suprajyotsna Dasari  

Software Engineer

Cognizant

Speaker Name

Wendafrash Buzuayew

Business Integration

Safaricom 

Speaker Name

Abiodun Modupe

Data Scientist

University of Pretoria

Speaker Name

Amma Usman

Product Designer

Arbisoft

Speaker Name

Safa Abdeljabbar

Devops  Engineer

BNPP 

 

Meet Some of Our Judges

      
Speaker Name

Calypso Rose

Co-Founder

 Offscript

Speaker Name

Claudia Scott

Senior Data Analyst

PwC

Speaker Name

Ashley Clarke

Manger - Data Analystics

PwC

Speaker Name

Leah Bateman

CEO & Founder

Well Epic

Speaker Name

Tessa Darbyshire

Head of AI Governance

Informa

Speaker Name

Ashmitha Nagraj

Full Stack Engineer

Fidelity Investments

Speaker Name

Olajide  Ajayi

Customer Engagement Director

SAP

Speaker Name

Phoebe Wang

Technical Staff

OpenAI

Speaker Name

Santosh Viswanathan

Global Technical Staff

AstraZeneca

Speaker Name

Karen  Grant

Managing Directore

Accenture

Speaker Name

Andrea Palmer

Principal Consultant

Infosys Consulting

Speaker Name

Ayo Babajide

Head, Data & AI

Flutterwave

Speaker Name

Chikako Masuda

Head - Intelligence Research

The Digital Agency

Speaker Name

Marion Shaw

Senior Director Data

Cencora