17 organizations using AI to accelerate scientific breakthroughs

Google.org has awarded $36 million to 17 organizations selected through the Google.org Impact Challenge: AI for Science, an initiative aimed at advancing AI-powered solutions to global challenges. The recipients span 30 countries and focus on areas such as climate resilience, disease treatment, and foundational science. Each organization will receive funding to scale their research and participate in a six-month accelerator program designed to provide technical mentorship and engineering support from Google.

The selected organizations are working on projects that include predicting dangerous storms, developing cleaner energy solutions, and discovering new disease treatments. Google will provide these teams with access to infrastructure, expert guidance, and resources to transform their ideas into scalable solutions. The accelerator program is intended to bridge the gap between research and real-world application, enabling faster progress in addressing pressing global issues.

The initiative builds on Google’s broader commitment to leveraging AI for scientific discovery, with a focus on tackling challenges that affect communities worldwide. The 17 recipients represent a diverse range of disciplines and approaches, from advanced energy research to brain decoding projects. Google emphasizes the potential of AI to accelerate breakthroughs that improve lives and address societal needs more effectively than traditional methods.

This announcement follows an open call for applications across 30 countries, with a total of 17 organizations chosen from a competitive pool. The selected groups will join a six-month accelerator program where they will receive tailored support to refine and scale their projects. The goal is to harness AI’s capabilities to drive meaningful scientific progress and deliver tangible benefits to people and the planet.