Microsoft's AI for Good Open Call

Microsoft's AI for Good Open Call is sponsored by Microsoft. Awards grants to organizations leveraging AI to address social and scientific challenges in Washington state.

AI for Good Lab Open Call - Microsoft Research Code, datasets and models Human-computer interaction Human language technologies Data platforms and analytics Programming languages & software engineering Security, privacy & cryptography Medical, health & genomics Technology for emerging markets Events & academic conferences Microsoft Research Podcast Microsoft Research Stories Microsoft Research newsletter Mixed Reality & AI - Cambridge Mixed Reality & AI - Zurich *Awardees will be announced after March 20th The AI for Good Open Call Program supports individuals and organizations creating positive change in Washington State.

This two-year program will provide opportunities for scientific collaboration with the Microsoft AI for Good Lab , along with a total of $5 million in Azure service credits . The program aims to drive innovative AI projects in sustainability, public health, and human rights, celebrating the region’s innovative spirit and building a brighter future for all.

This initiative underscores Microsoft’s commitment to Washington State, recognizing the community’s important role throughout the company’s 50-year history. As Microsoft approaches its 50th anniversary, we recognize the support of the communities within Washington State. We are proud to have grown up here and believe that our continued success depends on the health and vibrancy of these communities.

We are committed to investing and honoring the people and organizations that make our region a center of innovation and inclusion. To be eligible for the 2025 Microsoft AI for Good Open Call Program, entities and/or projects must be based in or benefit Washington State and its residents .

Eligible entities include nonprofits, academic institutions, individual researchers, startups, and businesses with a mission aligned with the program focus areas: sustainability, public health, and human rights. Projects should demonstrate innovation, scalability, and feasibility, utilizing AI to address complex challenges and deliver measurable social impact.

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