named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
AI Transformation and Public Institutions Workshop
UN-hosted workshop series connecting governments, academia, and technology leaders to explore responsible AI deployment in public service delivery and institutional modernization
Asia-Pacific Digital Economy Initiative
Program focused on fostering digital economy growth and financial innovation across the Asia-Pacific region through technology partnerships, policy engagement, and capacity-building activities
ECOSOC STI Forum Participation
Annual engagement in the UN's Science, Technology and Innovation Forum to influence global policy on emerging technologies and sustainable development
Strategic Business Missions
International missions such as the 2026 Moldova visit to assess economic potential, facilitate investment, and promote technology transfer in developing economies
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Global Sustainability Convenings & Forums 3 activities
- Advancing digital economy cooperation in Asia-PacificLaunched and operates the Asia-Pacific Digital Economy Initiative to facilitate investment, policy dialogue, and cross-border cooperation among UN representatives, governments, investors, and tech leaders, launched in Hong Kong and active as of June 2025.
- Conducting international investment and innovation assessmentsExecuted a ten-day business and investment mission to Moldova in May 2026 to assess economic, industrial, and innovation potential and implement a pilot project for foreign investment, technology transfer, and innovation-driven growth in developing countries.
- Conducting international technology roadshows for innovation partnershipsOrganizes multi-city technology roadshows in countries including China and Moldova to connect governments, tech enterprises, investors, and academia, showcasing innovations in clean energy, AI, medical robotics, intelligent manufacturing, and emergency response technologies to advance sustainable development partnerships.
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AI Governance and Ethical Research 2 activities
- Engaging in UN policy dialogue and advocacy on science, technology, and innovationParticipates in United Nations forums, including the ECOSOC STI Forum, to shape global science, technology, and innovation policy for sustainable development, with statements on AI, AI agent systems, and community-driven data ecosystems.
- Facilitating multilateral technology and policy engagement at the UNOrganizes workshops and policy roundtables at United Nations Headquarters in New York, convening government missions, academic institutions, and UN agencies to discuss AI governance, public sector modernization, digital sovereignty, and AI infrastructure sustainability.
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Digital Literacy Training and Technology Access 1 activity
- Implementing education programs for digital literacy and blockchain capacityRuns education initiatives focused on blockchain technology and digital literacy in partnership with UNITAR and the United Nations University to advance SDG 4 (Quality Education) and build technical capacity.
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Impact Investing Knowledge & Technology Platforms 1 activity
- Promoting blockchain and Web3 for UN Sustainable Development GoalsAdvances the implementation, monitoring, and achievement of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals through blockchain and Web3 technologies, with a focus on sustainable development and digital infrastructure.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Operating a structured multilateral platform for technology and diplomacyFunctions as a structured platform that advances technology, diplomacy, and multilateral engagement through a selective, invitation-based membership model requiring mission alignment, SDG support, and proven expertise.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$47K
Contributions & grants$47K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$35K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$26K
Grants paid out$0
balance sheet
Total assets$13K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$13K
3 years on record · 2022–2024 · YoY revenue +102.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 1
- Guanghui Wang — Director
relationships · 32
Who they work with
- Academia Partner — Engaged in research collaboration and technology education initiatives
- Achain Partner — Blockchain technology infrastructure partner
- CIDA Partner — China International Development Agency cooperation partner
- ChainDD Partner — Blockchain media and information partner
- Columbia University Partner — Dr. Chong Li, Chairperson of the BAI Technology and Innovation Committee, is a Professor of Electrical Engineering at Columbia University, indicating an institutional affiliation relevant to BAI’s technology and innovation work.
- Columbia University Partner — Provided expert participation in BAI-organized discussions on AI research and governance at the United Nations.
- Dcoin Partner — Digital asset exchange partner
- Free International University of Moldova (ULIM) Partner — Explored collaboration in education, innovation, technology transfer, and entrepreneurship during the mission.
- Governments Partner — Engaged through technology roadshows to advance innovation partnerships
- ICON Partner — Hosts BAI's Seoul office at ICON Yeoksam.
- Invest Moldova Partner — National investment and export promotion agency engaged during the business mission to discuss investment opportunities and regulatory frameworks.
- Investors Partner — Connected with during technology roadshows to support innovation
- KBCCA Partner — Korea Blockchain Contents Association partner
- MetaEra Partner — Hong Kong-founded AI-driven media platform focused on Web3 and blockchain industry, providing media coverage, community engagement, KOL marketing, events, and data analytics
- Moldovan Chamber of Commerce and Industry Partner — Provided insights into the business environment and facilitated private sector exchanges during the mission.
- New Jersey Institute of Technology Partner — Provided expert participation in BAI-organized discussions on AI research and governance at the United Nations.
- New York University Partner — Provided expert participation in BAI-organized discussions on AI research and governance at the United Nations.
- OORT Partner — New York-headquartered decentralized AI and Web3 data infrastructure company powered by Olympus Layer-1 protocol
- Orient ES Capital Partner — Investment and capital markets partner
- Permanent Mission of the Republic of Moldova to the United Nations Partner — Co-organized the workshop "AI Transformation and the Future of Public Institutions" with BAI at UN Headquarters.
- Permanent Mission of the Republic of Tajikistan to the United Nations Partner — Co-organized the workshop "AI Transformation and the Future of Public Institutions" with BAI at UN Headquarters.
- SAIC Foundation Partner — Foundation and institutional partner
- Sichuan Zhongdu Partner — Regional innovation and industry partner
- Singapore Tai-E Partner — Singapore-based technology enterprise partner
- Tech enterprises Partner — Visited and collaborated with during technology roadshow events
- UNITAR Partner — Partner in the BAI Education Initiative for capacity building and digital literacy.
- United Nations Government — BAI, as a non-governmental organization in Special Consultative Status with ECOSOC, engages with the United Nations on science, technology, and innovation for sustainable development.
- United Nations Partner — Collaborates with UN representatives through the Asia-Pacific Digital Economy Initiative to advance policy dialogue and cross-border cooperation.
- United Nations Economic and Social Council Government — Holds Special Consultative Status with ECOSOC
- United Nations Economic and Social Council Government — Holds Special Consultative Status with ECOSOC, enabling participation in high-level forums and governance discussions.
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strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Policy-Innovation Bridgemethodology: policy-innovation-bridgeBy convening decision-makers, technology leaders, and international organizations, we produce alignment between emerging technologies and public policy, because direct dialogue reduces friction in adoption and enables governance frameworks that support innovation while advancing sustainable development.
- Replicable Ecosystem Bridgingmethodology: replicable_engagement_modelBy applying a structured, replicable model that connects innovation ecosystems with multilateral institutions, we produce scalable technology deployment in developing countries, because standardized engagement reduces transaction costs and accelerates investment, technology transfer, and industrial cooperation.
- Technology-Driven Institutional Modernizationmethodology: technology-driven institutional modernizationBy deploying AI-powered tools and blockchain systems, we produce more agile and efficient institutions, because technology enables a shift from rigid, resource-intensive models to adaptive, data-responsive systems that improve service delivery and governance capacity.