Application Deadline:
17 April 2026
About Organisation
Google.org is the charitable division of Google, established in 2005 to address global challenges through technology, innovation, and data-driven solutions. It deploys philanthropic funding, employee expertise, product resources, and advanced technologies—including artificial intelligence—to create social impact worldwide. Google.org partners with nonprofits, academic institutions, and social enterprises to scale high-impact solutions across sectors such as education, economic opportunity, climate, and health. By combining capital with technical expertise, the organization accelerates transformative initiatives that aim to improve lives and strengthen communities globally.
About the Grant
The Google.org Impact Challenge: AI for Science is a $30 million global open call supporting groundbreaking scientific research powered by artificial intelligence. The initiative aims to accelerate discoveries in health, life sciences, climate resilience, and environmental science. Selected organizations receive funding between USD 500,000 and USD 3 million, along with optional participation in a Google.org Accelerator. The accelerator offers six months of pro bono technical support from Google experts and access to Google Cloud credits. The program seeks to enable high-impact, AI-driven scientific breakthroughs that advance understanding of biological systems and planetary resilience.
Who can Apply?
Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations, social enterprises, and academic institutions leading scientific research initiatives. Projects must demonstrate strong scientific ambition, measurable impact, and innovative use of AI as a core component of the solution. Proposals should align with Responsible AI principles and ideally promote open access or open-source outcomes. Applicants must present a realistic execution plan, timeline, and budget, supported by technical and domain expertise. Projects should demonstrate scalability and long-term sustainability, showing potential for broader adoption across scientific communities and geographies.
How to Apply?
Applicants must submit a comprehensive proposal detailing the research objective, AI methodology, expected outcomes, measurable impact metrics, budget, and timeline. Proposals are evaluated based on scientific merit, innovation, feasibility, scalability, and responsible AI use. Shortlisted organizations may be considered for additional review and potential participation in the accelerator program.
Application Deadline
Applications for the Google.org Impact Challenge: AI for Science must be submitted by 17 April 2026 to be considered for funding and accelerator support.
Last Date To Apply
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