Founded in 2011, the awards celebrate individuals and organisations that harness technology to tackle real-world challenges.
From improving digital accessibility and bridging the digital divide to advancing financial inclusion, sustainability and inclusive education, the initiative highlights the people proving that technology can be a powerful force for positive change.
The awards are delivered in partnership with ImpactMatch, hosted by IBM, and supported by BT and HSBC.
Over the past decade, the Tech4Good Awards have recognised more than 100 pioneering organisations from across the globe. Previous winners include major names in socially driven innovation such as Be My Eyes, Open Bionics, what3words, Peek Vision, and NaviLens. Many past recipients have gone on to secure funding, scale their technology and gain global recognition for their work.
Award categories for 2026
The 2026 programme features ten categories highlighting different ways technology can create impact:
AI for Good (sponsored by HSBC)
Digital Accessibility
Digital Inclusion
Inclusive Innovation
Financial Inclusion
Inclusive Education
Workplace Inclusion
Global Impact
One Planet
Young Pioneer Award (for innovators aged 16–18)
All finalists will also be eligible for the Community Choice Award, which is voted for by the public.
In addition, AbilityNet will present a Special Recognition Award to honour an individual who has made an exceptional contribution to technology for good. Previous recipients include Sir Stephen Hawking, Jimmy Wales, founder of Wikipedia, and technology pioneer and philanthropist Dame Stephanie Shirley.
Amy Low, CEO of AbilityNet, told That's Technology that the awards continue to demonstrate how powerful technology can be in solving real-world problems and opening up new opportunities for people worldwide.
Leigh Smyth, founder of ImpactMatch, added that the awards have long acted as a launchpad for innovation, helping socially focused technology projects gain recognition, attract investment and expand their impact.
How to enter
Entries are free and open to organisations and individuals of all sizes, from community groups and charities to startups, schools and global technology companies.
Key dates for 2026 include:
Entries close: 1 May 2026
Finalists announced: 11 June 2026 (during London Tech Week)
Community Choice voting: 11 June – 2 July 2026
Awards ceremony: 3 July 2026 at IBM, London
To submit an entry or find out more, visit www.tech4goodawards.com
In a tech world often dominated by hype, the Tech4Good Awards remain a refreshing reminder that the most powerful innovations are often those designed to improve lives.
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