Deadline: 29th July, 2022
Application is open for Google.org Impact Challenge on Climate Innovation. At Google, they believe that when it comes to solving a problem as big and urgent as climate change, they get more done when they work together. They want to support the work of nonprofits, experts, and organizations around the world that will accelerate advances in climate information and action. They are looking for solutions that help the global community illuminate previously opaque climate challenges and enable collective climate actions. Past Google.org supported initiatives help map emissions on a global scale, restore ecosystems, and enable small businesses to understand their carbon footprint.
Eligibility
Ambition
They are looking for transformational solutions that have the potential for global impact. While your idea does not need to immediately reach millions of people globally, you should articulate how it could ultimately do so. They encourage collaboration between multiple organizations, as coalitions may be helpful for achieving the scale of solutions they’re hoping to support.
Impact
Projects should drive tangible, real-world impact on both the climate and people. The proposal should explain how it will tackle climate change and/or the extent to which it will support others to do so too. Successful applications will be grounded in data and research.
Innovative use of technology
Ideas should apply technology by creating or enabling new solutions and approaches. Applications can also propose innovative applications of existing technology – solutions that apply AI and machine learning are encouraged!
Feasibility
Successful proposals will have well-developed and realistic execution plans supported by the resources and expertise needed for implementation. Taking on big, scalable ideas with technology at their core is difficult, and they look for teams that are equipped to implement the proposed project.
Benefits
The Google.org Impact Challenge on Climate Innovation commits $30M to fund big bet projects that accelerate technological advances in climate information and action. Selected organizations may receive up to $5M in funding, along with access to Google’s technical expertise and products, to accelerate progress toward a more sustainable and resilient future.
Selected organizations will receive significant funding, along with access to Google’s technical expertise and products, to accelerate progress toward a more sustainable and resilient future.
Application process
All eligible organizations have to submit a project proposal for how they would use funding and additional Google support to meaningfully address a key climate challenge. Google.org, along with partners and experts, reviews and select the top applicants for possible projects.
