Google.org Impact Challenge: AI for Science – open until May 1st

(excerpted from the official announcement, with emphasis added)

What is the Google.org Impact Challenge: AI for Science? The Google.org Impact Challenge: AI for Science is a $30 million global open-call to accelerate scientific breakthroughs that improve human health and build climate resilience. We are looking for nonprofits, academic institutions, and social enterprises that are building transformative AI-powered solutions, ranging from large-scale open datasets to pioneering research breakthroughs. Beyond funding, organizations may participate in a Google.org Accelerator and receive six months of dedicated pro bono technical support from Google experts and access to Google Cloud credits to help bring these projects to life.

When can I apply for funding through the Google.org Impact Challenge: AI for Science? We will accept applications beginning on February 19, 2026 until May 1, 2026 at 11:59PM PT.

We’re particularly interested in proposals leveraging AI to help accelerate scientific breakthroughs in the fields of Health & Life Sciences and Climate Resilience & Environmental Science. However, we remain open to exceptional proposals in other fields that offer significant impact with strong alignment across criteria.

Find out more (Especially recommend opening the FAQ document):