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# Best of AI Awards 2026

The Best of AI Awards aim to recognize and promote exceptional achievements and innovations in the field of artificial intelligence (AI). These awards are given in collaboration by Capital, the appliedAI Institute for Europe gGmbH, and Odgers Berndtson. With the three categories of AI Leadership Award, AI Use Case Award, and AI Startup Award, we want to recognize and celebrate visionary leadership, successful use cases, and innovative startups in the field of AI.  
Each award aims to honor significant contributions to the further development of AI technologies and their positive impact on the economy and society.

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## Three categories, one shared commitment

 

### AI Leadership Award

This award recognizes individuals who embody values-driven leadership through ethical reflection and active engagement in society, demonstrating unwavering integrity and a commitment to the common good.

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### AI Startup Award

This award honors startups that integrate effectively ethical and social values into their business models and operations.

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### AI Use Case Award

This award recognizes deployed AI applications that successfully integrate ethical considerations while creating measurable positive impact for society.

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## Award Winners & Finalists in 2025

**Jury Members:** Daniel Szabo, Nico Baum, and Ragnar Kruse

**Award Ceremony:** October 13th, 2025, Maschinenraum, Berlin

 

### AI Leadership Award

This award recognizes individuals who embody values-driven leadership through ethical reflection and active engagement in society, demonstrating unwavering integrity and a commitment to the common good.

- **Julian Geiger (Leadership Corporate)**
- **Mirko Mondan (Leadership SME)**

**Shortlisted Candidates:**

- Prof. Dr. Christian Johner
- Jochen Werne
- Julian Geiger
- Kenza Ait Si Abbou
- Michel Braun
- Mirko Mondan

### AI Use Case Award

This award recognizes deployed AI applications that successfully integrate ethical considerations while creating measurable positive impact for society.

- **European Central Bank**
- **Lauda Dr. R. Wobser**

**Shortlisted Candidates:**

- Capgemini
- Coeo Group
- LabV Intelligent Solutions
- European Central Bank
- Lauda Dr. R. Wobser

 

### AI Startup Award

This award honors startups that integrate effectively ethical and social values into their business models and operations.

- **Scavenger AI**

**Shortlisted Candidates:**

- aivy
- Cambrion
- Eva AG
- MedaAI
- Nexus Politics
- Scavenger AI

 

 

## Know someone who deserves recognition in one of our three award categories?

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