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Google.org Accelerator: Generative AI open call - Canada
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Google.org Accelerator: Generative AI open call

Generative AI support for social-impact organizations
Last Update: June 19, 2026
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Funding available
$ 500,000 - $ 2,000,000
Timeline
  • Closing date : February 10, 2025
Location
Canada

Overview

This program supports social-impact organizations building generative AI solutions with funding of up to $2M+. It focuses on AI projects in knowledge and learning, scientific advancement, and resilient communities, including prototype development and scaling.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • Increase performance through digital transformation
  • Increase social or community impact
  • Develop strategic partnerships
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 2,000,000 $
  • Minimum amount : 500,000 $
Timeline
  • Closing date : February 10, 2025

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Educational services
  • Public administration
Location
  • Canada
Legal structures
  • Non-profit
  • For-profit business
  • Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
  • All revenue ranges
Organisation size
  • All organization sizes
Audience
  • All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
  • All industries
Target groups
  • All the groups
Revenue structures
  • All structures
Scope
  • All dimensions

Next Steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

Activities funded

  • Development of generative AI-powered social impact solutions.
  • Prototype building during the accelerator.
  • Launching and scaling the solution after the program.

Official resources

Official page

Google.org Accelerator: Generative AI

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Nonprofit charities
  • Other nonprofit organizations
  • Public or private academic or research institutions
  • Civic entities
  • For-profit social enterprises

Eligible expenses

  • Prototype development costs.
  • Launching and scaling the product after the accelerator.

Eligible geographic areas

  • Global
  • Applicants must have a registered office in their country of residence

Selection criteria

  • Clear social impact purpose.
  • Alignment with one of Google.org’s focus areas.
  • Potential to build a generative AI-powered solution.
  • Project relevance to knowledge, science, or resilient communities.

Processing and Agreement

  • Applications are reviewed through the open call process.
  • Selected organizations join the 6-month accelerator.
  • Participants present their prototypes at Demo Day.
  • Specific in-person locations are shared with selected organizations.

Additional information

  • Selected organizations receive 6 months of structured support.
  • There is a Demo Day where participants present their prototypes.
  • The program includes virtual programming and at least two in-person gatherings.
  • Selected organizations are expected to commit about 4 hours per week through key representatives.

Frequently Asked Questions about the Google.org Accelerator: Generative AI open call Program

What is the Google.org Accelerator: Generative AI open call?

This program supports social-impact organizations building generative AI solutions with funding of up to $2M+. It focuses on AI projects in knowledge and learning, scientific advancement, and resilient communities, including prototype development and scaling.

How much funding can be received?

Google.org Accelerator: Generative AI open call Funds up to $2,000,000 of admissible expenses.

Who is eligible for the Google.org Accelerator: Generative AI open call program?

To be eligible for the Google.org Accelerator: Generative AI open call program, you must: Social-impact purpose Registered local office Aligned AI project

What expenses are eligible under Google.org Accelerator: Generative AI open call?

Development of generative AI-powered social impact solutions. Prototype building during the accelerator. Launching and scaling the solution after the program.

Where is the Google.org Accelerator: Generative AI open call available?

The Google.org Accelerator: Generative AI open call program is available across Canada.

Is the Google.org Accelerator: Generative AI open call a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Google.org Accelerator: Generative AI open call is a Other Support

Who are the financial supporters of the Google.org Accelerator: Generative AI open call?

Google.org Accelerator: Generative AI open call is funded by Google.org