Microsoft launches $5 million AI for Good Open Call grant program to drive positive change in Washington state
Microsoft has announced a $5 million AI for Good Open Call grant program aimed at driving innovation in Washington state. The initiative, launched to celebrate Microsoft's 50th anniversary, invites organizations to leverage AI for addressing social and scientific challenges. Eligible participants include nonprofits, academic institutions, researchers, startups, and businesses based in or benefiting Washington state.
Projects must focus on sustainability, public health, education, or human rights. Selected grantees will collaborate with Microsoft's AI scientists and receive access to Azure compute resources. Applications are open until February 17, 2025, with notifications scheduled for March 18, 2025. Successful applicants must demonstrate potential for creating unique, scalable solutions backed by clean, accurate, and unbiased data.
Microsoft ha annunciato un programma di sovvenzioni chiamato AI for Good Open Call del valore di 5 milioni di dollari, volto a promuovere l'innovazione nello stato di Washington. Questa iniziativa, lanciata per celebrare il 50° anniversario di Microsoft, invita le organizzazioni a sfruttare l'IA per affrontare sfide sociali e scientifiche. I partecipanti ammessi includono enti non profit, istituzioni accademiche, ricercatori, startup e aziende con sede o che traggono beneficio dallo stato di Washington.
I progetti devono focalizzarsi su sostenibilità, salute pubblica, istruzione o diritti umani. I beneficiari selezionati collaboreranno con gli scienziati dell'IA di Microsoft e avranno accesso alle risorse di calcolo Azure. Le domande sono aperte fino al 17 febbraio 2025, con notifiche previste per il 18 marzo 2025. I candidati di successo devono dimostrare il potenziale per creare soluzioni uniche e scalabili supportate da dati puliti, accurati e privi di pregiudizi.
Microsoft ha anunciado un programa de subvenciones llamado AI for Good Open Call por un valor de 5 millones de dólares, con el objetivo de impulsar la innovación en el estado de Washington. Esta iniciativa, lanzada para celebrar el 50º aniversario de Microsoft, invita a las organizaciones a aprovechar la IA para abordar desafíos sociales y científicos. Los participantes elegibles incluyen organizaciones sin fines de lucro, instituciones académicas, investigadores, startups y empresas con sede o que se beneficien del estado de Washington.
Los proyectos deben centrarse en la sostenibilidad, la salud pública, la educación o los derechos humanos. Los beneficiarios seleccionados colaborarán con los científicos de IA de Microsoft y recibirán acceso a recursos de computación en Azure. Las solicitudes están abiertas hasta el 17 de febrero de 2025, con notificaciones programadas para el 18 de marzo de 2025. Los solicitantes exitosos deben demostrar el potencial para crear soluciones únicas y escalables respaldadas por datos limpios, precisos y sin sesgos.
마이크로소프트는 워싱턴 주에서 혁신을 촉진하기 위한 AI for Good Open Call이라는 500만 달러 규모의 보조금 프로그램을 발표했습니다. 이 이니셔티브는 마이크로소프트의 50주년을 기념하기 위해 출범되었으며, 조직들이 사회적 및 과학적 문제를 해결하기 위해 AI를 활용하도록 초대합니다. 신청 자격이 있는 참가자는 비영리 단체, 학술 기관, 연구원, 스타트업, 워싱턴 주에 본사를 두고 있거나 이익을 얻는 기업이 포함됩니다.
프로젝트는 지속 가능성, 공공 건강, 교육 또는 인권에 초점을 맞춰야 합니다. 선정된 수혜자는 마이크로소프트의 AI 과학자와 협력하며 Azure 컴퓨팅 자원에 대한 접근 권한을 받을 것입니다. 신청은 2025년 2월 17일까지 가능하며, 2025년 3월 18일에 통보가 예정되어 있습니다. 성공적인 지원자는 깨끗하고 정확하며 편향되지 않은 데이터에 기반한 독창적이고 확장 가능한 솔루션을 만들 수 있는 잠재력을 보여줘야 합니다.
Microsoft a annoncé un programme de subventions appelé AI for Good Open Call d'une valeur de 5 millions de dollars, visant à stimuler l'innovation dans l'État de Washington. Cette initiative, lancée pour célébrer le 50e anniversaire de Microsoft, invite les organisations à tirer parti de l'IA pour relever des défis sociaux et scientifiques. Les participants éligibles incluent des ONG, des institutions académiques, des chercheurs, des start-ups et des entreprises basées dans l'État de Washington ou en bénéficiant.
Les projets doivent se concentrer sur la durabilité, la santé publique, l'éducation ou les droits de l'homme. Les bénéficiaires sélectionnés collaboreront avec les scientifiques de l'IA de Microsoft et auront accès aux ressources de calcul Azure. Les candidatures sont ouvertes jusqu'au 17 février 2025, avec des notifications prévues pour le 18 mars 2025. Les candidats retenus doivent démontrer un potentiel pour créer des solutions uniques et évolutives soutenues par des données propres, précises et impartiales.
Microsoft hat ein Förderprogramm namens AI for Good Open Call im Wert von 5 Millionen Dollar angekündigt, das darauf abzielt, Innovation im Bundesstaat Washington voranzutreiben. Diese Initiative wurde eingerichtet, um Microsofts 50. Jubiläum zu feiern und lädt Organisationen ein, KI zur Bewältigung sozialer und wissenschaftlicher Herausforderungen zu nutzen. Förderfähige Teilnehmer sind gemeinnützige Organisationen, akademische Institutionen, Forscher, Start-ups und Unternehmen, die im Bundesstaat Washington ansässig sind oder davon profitieren.
Die Projekte müssen sich auf Nachhaltigkeit, öffentliche Gesundheit, Bildung oder Menschenrechte konzentrieren. Die ausgewählten Förderempfänger werden mit Microsofts KI-Wissenschaftlern zusammenarbeiten und Zugang zu Azure-Rechenressourcen erhalten. Die Bewerbungen sind bis zum 17. Februar 2025 offen, Benachrichtigungen sind für den 18. März 2025 geplant. Erfolgreiche Bewerber müssen das Potenzial für die Entwicklung einzigartiger, skalierbarer Lösungen nachweisen, die auf sauberen, genauen und unvoreingenommenen Daten basieren.
- Commitment of $5 million in grants for AI innovation
- Strategic expansion of AI capabilities through collaborative research
- Potential for developing new AI solutions that could benefit Microsoft's ecosystem
- None.
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Microsoft's announcement of a
The program's strategic value lies in three areas:
- Strengthening Microsoft's position as a leader in responsible AI development
- Building relationships with potential AI talent and research partners in Washington state
- Creating a pipeline for identifying innovative AI applications that could be integrated into future products
However, from an investment standpoint, this initiative falls into the category of routine corporate social responsibility activities rather than a material business development. While it may generate positive PR and help maintain Microsoft's social license to operate in its home state, the program's scope and budget are too to meaningfully impact the company's competitive position in the AI market or its financial performance.
The timing of this announcement, coinciding with Microsoft's 50th anniversary, suggests this is primarily a goodwill gesture rather than a strategic business investment. Investors should view this as a positive but non-material development in Microsoft's broader ESG initiatives.
New program celebrates 50 years of innovation in
Diverse entities, including nonprofits, academic institutions, individual researchers, startups and businesses based in or benefiting
In celebration of its 50th anniversary, Microsoft created this program as a goodwill gift to
"If you lead an organization that is tackling one of our state's most pressing issues, from sustainable energy development to addressing housing affordability, we invite you to apply for a Microsoft AI for Good grant," said Juan Lavista Ferres, corporate vice president and chief data scientist of the AI for Good Lab at Microsoft. "As we look toward Microsoft's 51st year, our AI for Good Lab will globally provide extensive opportunities for collaborative research projects leveraging Azure compute resources. This is a focused opportunity for our home state of
Successful grant applicants will show potential for their concept and data to result in a unique and scalable solution to a major scientific or societal challenge. Strong applicants will have clean, accurate and unbiased high-quality data.
Organizations based in
Community members will have the opportunity to ask questions prior to submitting their applications. For more information and to ask questions, please visit Microsoft AI for Good Lab Open Call.
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