The Accelerator program offers pro bono technical assistance for nonprofits, technical training, and access to free Google Cloud credits to help participants harness the power of Google Cloud Platform’s AI & ML tools, including Vertex AI and Gemini. These resources empower organizations to develop innovative projects that align with Google’s focus on social good and drive impactful change in areas like education, economic opportunity, and crisis response.
Participants will engage in a 6-month program that includes mentorship and generative AI training for nonprofits, culminating in a Demo Day where they will present their prototypes to key stakeholders. Funding from the program can be utilized over 30 months, covering prototype development during the Accelerator and supporting the launch and scaling of projects afterward.
Name of Organizers
Eligibility/Requirements
- Nonprofit status: Applicants must be nonprofit organizations with a valid charitable status in their country.
- Incorporation: Organizations must have been incorporated for at least two years before applying.
- Mission alignment: The proposed project should align with Google’s social impact goals, focusing on education, economic opportunity, and crisis response.
- Project proposal: Applicants must submit a clear and compelling project proposal detailing:
- Goals and objectives.
- Expected impact and alignment with AI for social good initiatives.
- Scalability potential and measurable outcomes.
- Generative AI component: The project must leverage generative AI tools like Vertex AI and Gemini to address critical social challenges effectively.
- Scalability: Projects must demonstrate potential for growth and how to scale nonprofit projects with AI to maximize impact.
- Technical expertise: Organizations should have or plan to develop the expertise to utilize advanced AI technologies such as those provided by Google Cloud.
- Budget and timeline: Proposals must include a detailed budget and timeline for the project, with a clear focus on achieving project milestones.
Program Details
The Accelerator program provides a robust structure to help nonprofits succeed in leveraging AI for social good:
- Pro bono technical assistance from Google employees ensures tailored guidance throughout the program.
- Generative AI training and mentorship for nonprofits empower participants to utilize cutting-edge AI tools effectively.
- Access to Google Cloud credits for nonprofits enables them to build and deploy scalable solutions.
- Participants will showcase their progress and innovations during Demo Day, gaining visibility among stakeholders and potential funders.
The funding available through the program is designed to support both the prototype development phase during the Accelerator and the launch and scaling phases post-program.
Deadline
Applications for the program close on 10th February 2025.
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Visit the Google Impact Challenge GenAI Accelerator to submit your application and access detailed program information.
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