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Google.org Accelerator: Generative AI open call
Build generative AI solutions for social impact
Last Update: March 3, 2026
Funding available
$ 500,000 - $ 2,000,000
Timeline
- Closing date : February 10, 2025
Location
Canada
Overview
Selected organizations can receive up to $2M+ to build socially impactful gen AI solutions. Support covers prototype development during the 6-month accelerator and launching and scaling afterward.
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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
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
- Building generative AI-powered solutions that create clear social impact outcomes.
- Developing prototypes during a structured accelerator program.
- Launching and scaling a generative AI-enabled product after the accelerator.
- Projects advancing AI literacy, workforce readiness, or technology-enabled teaching and learning.
- Projects supporting applied science or resilient communities, including safer internet and crisis response solutions.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Nonprofit charities
- Other nonprofit organizations
- Civic entities
- Public or private academic institutions
- Public or private research institutions
- For-profit social enterprises
Eligible expenses
- Prototype development and related product build costs during the 6-month accelerator period.
- Costs to launch and scale the product after completing the program (within the funding use period).
Eligible geographic areas
- Global (organization or project partner(s) must have a registered office in the applicant’s country of residence)
Additional information
- The accelerator includes a mix of virtual programming and in-person moments, including at least two key in-person gatherings (locations shared with selected organizations).
- Organizations are expected to have at least one Executive Director or Decision Maker and one Technical Project Lead participate, committing approximately 4 hours per week.
- The program culminates in a Demo Day where participants present their prototypes.
- Official programming is planned to commence in mid 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Google.org Accelerator: Generative AI open call Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Google.org Accelerator: Generative AI open call. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Google.org Accelerator: Generative AI open call?
Selected organizations can receive up to $2M+ to build socially impactful gen AI solutions. Support covers prototype development during the 6-month accelerator and launching and scaling afterward.
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:
Eligible organization type
Clear social impact purpose
Aligned with focus areas
What expenses are eligible under Google.org Accelerator: Generative AI open call?
Building generative AI-powered solutions that create clear social impact outcomes.
Developing prototypes during a structured accelerator program.
Launching and scaling a generative AI-enabled product after the accelerator.
Projects advancing AI literacy, workforce readiness, or technology-enabled teaching and learning.
Projects supporting applied science or resilient communities, including safer internet and crisis response solutions.
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
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