By Samia Burridge, Sponsor Scientific.
Tech for good is a movement that gets increasingly talked about. So what does it mean? Put simply, tech for good is the potential for tech innovations (like automation, communication, robotics, or AI) to do good across sectors like healthcare, education and the environment. It involves tech companies, consultants, investors, policymakers and non-profits. In the context of charities, it means funding projects where tech is used to tackle problems. A good place for potential funders to learn more is the UK based Tech for Good Hub. Funded 50:50 by Comic Relief and the Paul Hamlyn Foundation, the website lists around 30 smaller charities that it has funded through a competitive grant giving process. The intention is that each charity will deliver more effective services, improve access, and improve outcomes for those they are trying to help. The 2021 program has been adapted following the COVID-19 pandemic: “Charities urgently need to adapt their online services”, states an announcement. Charities looking for funding can sign up to hear about future funding calls, while funders or investors are invited to contact the Hub for advice.
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