Google.org has unveiled a new $30 million global "open-call" to fund researchers, nonprofits and social enterprises using AI in scientific discovery.
The program, the 'Google.org Impact Challenge: AI for Science', aims to inject catalytic funding and technical expertise to help organisations unlock "Nobel-level" breakthroughs.
It builds upon an inaugural AI for Science fund, Google said in an announcement.
Specifically, Google is seeking projects in Health and Life Sciences, Crisis Resilience and Environmental Science.
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In addition to grant funding, selected organisations will have the opportunity to participate in a Google.org Accelerator and receive engineering support, technical mentorship and Google infrastructure to scale their solutions, the tech giant said.
Applications under the program are open until 17 April.
The Recap
- Google.org launches $30 million global AI for Science challenge.
- Target sectors: Health, Crisis Resilience and Environmental Science.
- Applications for the challenge are open until 17 April.
