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"Public Benefit Innovation Fund AI Initiative" is currently closed and not accepting applications.
Public Benefit Innovation Fund AI Initiative is sponsored by Public Benefit Innovation Fund (sponsored by Ballmer Group, Renaissance Philanthropy, Digital Harbor Foundation). The Public Benefit Innovation Fund provides seed funding and technical support for researchers, nonprofits, academic labs, startups, and technologists working to improve social service delivery through responsible AI innovation and digital infrastructure.
The initiative supports applications in healthcare and public safety, aiming for a tech-enabled future that expands agency, access, and adaptability for everyone.
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The published deadline was May 15, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Public Benefit Innovation Fund AI Initiative is funded by Public Benefit Innovation Fund (sponsored by Ballmer Group, Renaissance Philanthropy, Digital Harbor Foundation). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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