TAL Transformers 2025 – Global Pitch Fest AI for Social Good

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About Global Pitch Fest – 2025

Theme: AI for Social Good

How can we use Artificial Intelligence to tackle real-world problems? From healthcare and education to climate action and gender equality, show us how your idea leverages AI to solve a challenge linked to the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

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Why Participate?

  • Get mentored by AI experts, startup leaders, and social entrepreneurs
  • Build your changemaker identity
  • Receive globally recognized certificates
  • Join a vibrant youth community working on SDGs
  • You may also consider what we offered earlier!

Who Can Participate?

  • Age group: 15–25 years
  • Students, grassroots innovators, or early-stage founders
  • Individuals or teams (up to 4 members)
  • Studying in any of the school/undergraduate/post-graduates colleges across the globe.
  • Must be working on an AI-enabled idea or campaign linked to an SDG

Timeline

  • Applications Open: October 21, 2025
  • Last Date of Submission: December 7, 2025
  • Bootcamp: December 8 – 9, 2025
  • Global Pitch Fest Day: December 12, 2025
17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

Submission Guidelines

  • Pitch Deck (Sample)
  • 1-page concept note (PDF)
  • Online application form (link)

Selection Process

Stage 1 – Screening:

  • Review of submitted Pitch deck + concept note by internal evaluators

Stage 2 – Jury Evaluation:

  • 5-point rubric: Problem relevance, Innovation, AI use, Feasibility, Impact

Stage 3 – Bootcamp for the finalists (20 teams):

  • 2 days of hands-on learning and mentoring
  • Topics: Human-centered design, ethical AI, prototyping, storytelling, pitching
  • Finalists paired with mentors to refine their ideas and presentations

Stage 4 – D Day – Pitch Day:

  • December 12, 2025

Awards and Recognitions

  • Global Award

    Global Award

    Top innovative proposals win Transformer of the Year 2025 awards and seed funding.

  • Recognition

    Recognition

    All participants will be featured on webpage as Touch-A-Life young social innovators.

  • Certificate

    Certificate

    All participants will receive TRANSFORMERS 2025 Certificate of Participation.

Agenda

Schedule of Global pitch Fest

Keynote Address (Morning)

The Future of AI for Social Good: Empowering the Next Generation of Changemakers

(sets the vision, inspires participants, connects AI to SDGs)

Panel Discussion (Afternoon)

  • AI & Youth Innovation – Building Ethical and Scalable Solutions
  • How youth can harness AI responsibly.
  • Balancing innovation, ethics, and inclusivity.
  • Case studies from education, climate, healthcare.

Fireside Chat (Before Awards)

  • From Ideas to Impact – Scaling AI Innovations for Social Good
  • What it takes to go from a student pitch to a funded startup.
  • Role of mentorship, incubation, and partnerships.
  • Real-life journeys of young entrepreneurs.

09:00 AM – 10:00 AM

Registrations

Guest check-in, participant kit distribution, seating guidance

Marvel, T-Hub

10:00 AM – 11:30 AM

1. Introductory Remarks – Ms. Veena Gundavalli,
2. Pitch Session I – 10 ideas (5 jury)

1. Welcome speech and event overview
2. 10 teams pitch (5 mins each incl. Q&A)
5-minute break after 5th pitch

Marvel, T-Hub

11:30 AM – 11:45 AM

Tea Break

Tea, coffee & refreshments served in lobby

Marvel, T-Hub

11:45 AM – 01:15 PM

Pitch Session II – 10 ideas (5 jury)

10 teams pitch (5 mins each incl. Q&A) Jury continue evaluation
10-minute break after 5th pitch

Marvel, T-Hub

01:15 PM – 01:30 PM

Jury Debrief

Jury members deliberate and finalize scoring

Marvel, T-Hub

01:30 PM – 02:30 PM

Lunch Break

Buffet lunch for all participants, jury & guests

Marvel, T-Hub

02:30 PM – 02:35 PM

TAL Videos

Short showcase of TAL initiatives and impact stories

Marvel, T-Hub

02:35 PM – 03:15 PM

Panel Discussion by TGIC “Technology for Social Impact: Innovations Shaping a Better Future”

Moderator: Sahil Suman 3 distinguished speakers Panel explores innovation, social tech impact & future trends

Marvel, T-Hub

16:10 – 16:40

Panel Discussion: AI & Youth Innovation – Building Ethical and Scalable Solutions

Marvel, T-Hub

16:40 – 17:00

Jury Deliberation

Marvel, T-Hub

17:00 – 17:40

Awards Ceremony – TAL Transformer Awards 2025

Marvel, T-Hub

17:40 – 18:00

Closing Note & Group Photo

Marvel, T-Hub

18:00 onwards

Networking Dinner

Marvel, T-Hub

* This Agenda is subject to change

Final Event Format (Dec 12)

  • Live pitch to jury panel
  • Each finalist gets 5 mins pitch + 5 mins Q&A
  • Jury includes: Philanthropists, AI Professionals, Impact Leaders
  • Awards announced the same day

Post-Event Support

  • 3-month Incubation Support (Jan–Mar 2026)
  • Monthly check-ins, mentorship, visibility
  • Access to funding opportunities and impact networks

Contact

Need help? Reach out to our team at: talyouth@touchalife.org

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