Overview
She Shapes AI, founded in 2024, is now accepting applications for its 2025/26 Global Awards, opening 15 October 2025. The annual awards spotlight women leaders, entrepreneurs, and innovators using artificial intelligence responsibly to create real-world social impact.
Participation offers more than recognition. It provides access to a global ecosystem of partners, experts, and opportunities looking for AI projects that combine innovation with ethics and accountability.
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How to Apply
- The application window opens on 15 October 2025 and remains open until 8 December 2025, 11:59 PM CET.
- Applications are submitted via the Awards Platform (linked through the She Shapes AI site).
- Prospective applicants should carefully review the award categories, evaluation criteria, and submission guidelines posted on the platform.
Who Should Apply / Eligibility
- The Awards are designed for women innovators, leaders, entrepreneurs, or professionals working in AI or AI-adjacent domains.
- Applicants should be driving projects, solutions, or leadership in AI with a focus on responsible, impactful, ethical AI.
- Participants from around the world are welcome.
- Participants can nominate themselves or nominate a leader who is creating impact with responsible AI.
Award Categories
The 2025/26 Awards spotlight female leaders and innovators who advance and use AI responsibly across ten categories, crossing sectors and disciplines. Each category celebrates a unique nexus of innovation, responsibility, and impact.
The categories are:
- AI + the Future of Work
- AI + Education
- AI + Finance
- AI + Health
- AI + Food Agriculture
- AI + Trust & Security
- AI + Media & Creative Industries
- AI + Climate
- Thought Leadership in AI
- AI Wild Card
Benefits
- Visibility & amplification across She Shapes AI’s channels and partner networks.
- Network access to leaders, investors, and organisations seeking responsible AI talent and solutions.
- Entry into a global community connecting innovation with ethics and social impact.
How to Apply / Nominate
- Window opens 15 Oct 2025 and closes 8 Dec 2025, 23:59 CET.
- Submit via the awards platform linked from the She Shapes AI site.
- Review the categories, criteria, and submission guidelines on the platform before you start the application.
About She Shapes AI
Founded by Dr Julia Stamm, She Shapes AI is a platform and movement dedicated to amplifying women’s leadership in responsible artificial intelligence. The organisation builds bridges between AI innovation, ethics, and social outcomes by offering awards, training, events, and networks that support women in AI globally.
The Global Awards are a flagship initiative, now in its second edition, aimed at elevating voices, projects, and leaders who are shaping AI with vision, integrity, and impact.
