Google.org Accelerator: Generative AI Open Call

Introduction

This is the application for the Google.org Accelerator: Generative AI, a $30M global open call for nonprofits, civic entities, academic institutions, and social enterprises to apply to participate in the 6 month Google.org Accelerator: Generative AI program and receive funding to build gen AI-powered social impact solutions. 

We are particularly interested in proposals from all over the world leveraging gen AI technology to solve problems in impactful ways across Google.org’s focus areas:

• Knowledge, Skills, & Learning: Provide pathways for people to acquire the knowledge and skills they need to thrive.
• Scientific Advancement: Accelerate breakthroughs and AI-enabled scientific innovation that enables technology to be used for good in the world. Collaborations between academic or research institutions and other organizations like nonprofits that together bridge research with practical application are encouraged.
• Resilient Communities: Contribute to building stronger societies, a safer internet, and crisis resilience.

The application is organized into sections corresponding with the criteria that will be used to evaluate applications. For more information on what we’re looking for, refer to our Frequently Asked Questions.

Criteria

1. Feasibility: Is the proposed generative AI solution grounded in research, data, and/or a proven track record? Does the proposal outline a realistic plan for execution with access to the data, models, and technical or domain expertise needed to responsibly apply gen AI to the problem? Does the proposal leverage necessary resources including budget or partners to implement the project? 
2. Impactful use of Generative AI: Is the application of generative AI integral to the project? Does the proposal apply new or existing gen AI technology to address a critical problem in a priority topic area in an impactful and appropriate way? Does the proposal articulate an expectation of significant and measurable positive outcomes for end beneficiaries? 
3. Scalability: If successful, can the project scale to benefit the broader sector by extending its impact across use cases and borders? Can the solution be open sourced? Does the proposed solution have existing demand from potential users and buy-in from the sector? Will the project continue and grow beyond support from Google.org?  
4. Accelerator Participation: Is there a desire and commitment to fully participate in the 6-month Google.org Accelerator: Generative AI? Does the proposal address how Google.org Accelerator offerings will advance the project to develop a technical prototype over the course of the program?

Instructions

• You must sign in or create an account with Submittable in order to apply to the Google.org Accelerator: Generative AI open call. 
• We strongly recommend reviewing the Application Criteria and Application Questions PDF before you begin. This PDF contains a list of the questions in the application form for use in preparing your responses.
• All applications must be submitted in English as interviews and the Google.org Accelerator program for selected organizations will be conducted in English. We require at least one fluent English speaker in your project team and strongly recommend English fluency across your core project team. 
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