Women in AI Award

To apply, participants must complete an online form providing key details about their AI project. This includes the project title, selection of one or more award categories, and a concise summary outlining its objectives, methodology, and impact. Applicants will also need to describe their project’s innovation, social and environmental contributions, scalability, and ethical considerations.

Supporting materials are required to strengthen the submission, including a presentation deck (PDF, max. 10 pages) and an optional video pitch (max. 3 minutes). Additional documentation, such as impact studies or letters of support, may also be included. Submissions must be presented in English.

The Women in AI Awards recognize outstanding women-led AI projects across three key categories:

Most Disruptive Innovation
This category celebrates pioneering AI initiatives that introduce significant technological advancements or revolutionary solutions. Projects in this category redefine industry standards, create new market opportunities, or push the boundaries of AI innovation.

Most Socially Impactful Project
This category highlights AI-driven projects that address critical social challenges and drive measurable positive change. Recognized initiatives contribute to societal well-being, focusing on underserved or marginalized communities through technology-driven solutions.

Most Sustainable AI Initiative
This category honors AI projects committed to sustainability and responsible development. Eligible initiatives demonstrate contributions to environmental conservation, ethical AI practices, or sustainable resource management, ensuring long-term positive impact.

For each category, four finalists will be selected and invited to be fully sponsored to Istanbul for the award ceremony and a capacity-building workshop. In the case of team applications, one representative will be invited.

Finalists in all categories will be recognized for their exceptional contributions at the awards ceremony, where they will also participate in a capacity-building workshop. This workshop will feature keynote speakers and experts from the women in AI ecosystem, offering valuable insights and practical guidance. The awards provide a vital platform to amplify the impact of women-led AI projects, fostering connections between participants and established referents in the field, helping them build relationships, gain visibility, and advance their initiatives.

The evaluation of entries will be based on the following criteria:

• Innovation and Originality
  The degree of technological advancement, originality, and the uniqueness of the solution compared to existing market offerings. A clear value proposition should be demonstrated.
• Impact and Relevance
  The social, economic, environmental, or technological impact of the project. This includes defining the target group and showing measurable positive effects on beneficiaries.
• Feasibility and Scalability
  The practicality and viability of the solution, with clear identification of resources and next steps. The scalability potential across different markets or regions will also be considered.
• Sustainability
  The long-term sustainability of the project, including financial, operational, and environmental considerations, ensuring the project can continue to create impact over time.
• Ethical Considerations
  Addressing potential ethical risks, including data privacy, biases, and transparency, with a clear ethical framework and adherence to responsible AI guidelines.
  

Quality of Application and Supporting Materials

The clarity, completeness, and professionalism of the application, along with the quality and relevance of supplementary materials such as presentations, videos, and letters of support.