“Stemuli Triumphs at 2024 AI for Good Innovation Factory: Pioneering Global Sustainable Development Solutions”
During the AI for Good Global Summit, the innovative start-up Stemuli was awarded the coveted title of winner for the Innovation Factory Grand Finale, held in Geneva, Switzerland, thanks to their revolutionary generative metaverse gaming platform.
The highly anticipated Innovation Factory Grand Finale kicked off with opening remarks from Her Royal Highness, HRH Princess Beatrice of the United Kingdom, followed by a spectacular demonstration of a football match conducted by two teams of humanoid robots, NomadZ, from ETH Zurich.
Stemuli aims to transform the landscape of education through AI-driven personalized learning experiences and immersive career training. Their engaging gaming platform empowers students to prepare for any career path via realistic simulations.
“We believe that every learner deserves a highly engaging experience that should last a lifetime. Our mission is to harness AI and gaming for the betterment of education and future opportunities,” expressed Taylor Shead, the Founder and CEO of Stemuli.
By integrating third-party educational content, Stemuli creates captivating single-player and multiplayer experiences within their expansive MMO world, reaching millions of learners who have previously been disengaged. The company was recognized as a leading contender at the AI for Good Innovation Factory’s “Meet The Top North America Entrepreneur Finalists 2024,” held in April 2024.
After a rigorous year-long selection process involving online live pitching sessions, four finalist start-ups presented their pioneering AI solutions for global issues to a distinguished panel of judges at Geneva’s International Conference Center (CICG). Their innovations ranged from sustainable water usage and reinventing continuous learning to health tech aimed at enhancing mobility and accessibility.
These top four AI and robotics start-ups were invited to Geneva, Switzerland, to showcase their solutions before a live audience during the Frontier Stage event on the first day of the Summit. Taylor Shead’s presentation illustrated how AI and gaming technology can reshape workforce development and continual learning.
“It was a tough decision, given the impressive nature of all the organizations. Yet, we believe in the potential of children and in the impact of your solution,” commented Heidi Bianca Roddenberry, the Board Chair at The Roddenberry Foundation.
The panel of esteemed judges included notable figures such as Heidi Bianca Roddenberry, Ulrike Tagscherer (Chief Innovation Officer at KUKA), Seizo Onoe (Director of the Telecommunication Standardization Bureau at the ITU), and Stephen Ibaraki (Chairman & Managing General Partner at REDDS Capital).
The Innovation Factory Grand Finale was expertly moderated by Pascale Davies, a tech reporter at Euronews, and Brandon Andrews, co-founder of Gauge.
The AI for Good Innovation Factory serves as a UN-led accelerator and pitching platform designed to foster the growth of start-ups that are developing innovative AI and SDG-focused solutions. It provides essential opportunities for business matchmaking, mentorship, fundraising, and more. Any innovative start-up that uses artificial intelligence, machine learning, or advanced algorithms to tackle the UN Sustainable Development Goals is welcome to participate. This initiative connects finalists with world-renowned AI experts and thought leaders to help scale their solutions globally.
Participating Start-ups and Their Innovations
The competitors presented diverse and groundbreaking ideas:
- Finapp: An Italian start-up optimizing environmental monitoring through improved irrigation strategies via their Finapp probe, which utilizes cosmic rays to measure soil moisture content deeply, broadly, and in real time.
“We leverage physics to enhance sustainability for communities and the environment… While this new technology is challenging to access for all, we are investing to make it more affordable,” the team explained. - Bioniks: A Pakistani start-up employing cutting-edge tech to create custom, functional prosthetics aimed at enhancing the lives of people with disabilities.
“In low-income countries, we offer varying prices, which leverages purchasing power to ensure everyone has access to our solutions,” they emphasized, showcasing their commitment to innovation and social welfare through projects like a bionic arm designed for a young child. - Wandercraft: A French start-up introducing the first commercially available self-balancing exoskeleton powered by AI, enabling natural walking for those with mobility impairments.
“We possess the science and technology necessary to harness AI for the benefit of those facing mobility challenges,” they stated. Their mission is to integrate this advanced walking aid into daily life, significantly improving health quality and fostering inclusivity.
