google has committed $30 million to a global open call for nonprofits, civil society organizations, academic institutions, and social enterprises to apply to participate in the six-month Google.org Accelerator: Generative AI program. Announced.
Recipients who are passionate about building solutions with social impact powered by genAI will receive funding.
The company is interested in proposals that leverage genAI technology that aim to solve problems in an impactful way across Google’s three focus areas.
The first is Knowledge, Skills, and Learning, which provides a path for people to acquire the knowledge and skills they need to grow.
Second, collaboration between academic and research institutions and other organizations such as non-profits, as well as breakthroughs and AI-powered scientific innovations that will enable the world to use the technology for profit. We work to accelerate scientific progress.
Finally, companies are focused on fostering resilient communities that contribute to building stronger societies, safer internets, and resilience to crises.
The accelerator provides social impact organizations with funding, mentorship, Google Cloud credits, technical training, and free support to build tools that unleash the potential of generative AI to benefit society.
Applications are organized into sections that correspond to criteria used to evaluate applications, such as feasibility, effective use of generative AI, scalability, and accelerator participation.
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Google.org Accelerator: Generative AI was released in March. The program is funded by a $20 million grant and is funded by Quill, a company that develops AI-powered tools for students to write feedback, and the World, which built a generative AI app to make development research more accessible. It was launched with the participation of 21 nonprofit organizations, including banks.
Google in 2023 In its efforts to advance the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, the company announced it will fund 15 AI-powered projects, including digital health initiatives that improve the experience of healthcare workers and access to care for patients.
Each project received $3 million in technical assistance, cash support, and Google Cloud credits. Several projects have been awarded Google Fellowships. In this fellowship, a team of Google employees will work full-time and pro bono with your organization for up to six months.
At the beginning of this year, Google for Health has released a guide to introduce startups to the ecosystem provided by tech giants to accelerate growth. This guide highlights products that support health innovation, drive growth, and provide technology apps. We also advise you to build a strong online presence with marketing tips, website tools, and Google Ads guidance.
