{"id":1115601,"date":"2025-01-10T08:02:03","date_gmt":"2025-01-10T16:02:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/?post_type=msr-academic-program&#038;p=1115601"},"modified":"2025-02-27T15:15:37","modified_gmt":"2025-02-27T23:15:37","slug":"ai-for-good-lab-open-call","status":"publish","type":"msr-academic-program","link":"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/academic-program\/ai-for-good-lab-open-call\/","title":{"rendered":"AI for Good Lab Open Call"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n<p>Region: Washington State<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--1\"><a data-bi-type=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\">Applications Closed<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>*Awardees will be announced after March 20th<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-vertical-margin-small  has-vertical-padding-none  is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:35% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/AI-Good-One-Future-Grant_whale_1400x788-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"AI for Good - One Future One Sound Open Call program | photo of a Humpback whale\" class=\"wp-image-1115619 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/AI-Good-One-Future-Grant_whale_1400x788-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/AI-Good-One-Future-Grant_whale_1400x788-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/AI-Good-One-Future-Grant_whale_1400x788-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/AI-Good-One-Future-Grant_whale_1400x788-1066x600.jpg 1066w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/AI-Good-One-Future-Grant_whale_1400x788-655x368.jpg 655w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/AI-Good-One-Future-Grant_whale_1400x788-240x135.jpg 240w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/AI-Good-One-Future-Grant_whale_1400x788-640x360.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/AI-Good-One-Future-Grant_whale_1400x788-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/AI-Good-One-Future-Grant_whale_1400x788-1280x720.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/AI-Good-One-Future-Grant_whale_1400x788.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"ai-for-good-open-call\">AI for Good Open Call<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>AI for Good Open Call Program<\/strong> supports individuals and organizations creating positive change in Washington State. This <strong>two-year program<\/strong> will provide opportunities for <strong>scientific collaboration with the Microsoft <a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/group\/ai-for-good-research-lab\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">AI for Good Lab<\/a><\/strong>, along with a total of <strong>$5 million in Azure service credits<\/strong>. The program aims to drive innovative AI projects in sustainability, public health, and human rights, celebrating the region&#8217;s innovative spirit and building a brighter future for all. This initiative underscores Microsoft&#8217;s commitment to Washington State, recognizing the community&#8217;s important role throughout the company&#8217;s 50-year history.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-vertical-margin-small  has-vertical-padding-none  has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:auto 35%\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"our-commitment\">Our commitment<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/AI-Good-One-Future-Grant_people_1400x788-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"AI for Good - One Future One Sound Open Call program | photo of a group of people talking in a forested setting\" class=\"wp-image-1115634 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/AI-Good-One-Future-Grant_people_1400x788-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/AI-Good-One-Future-Grant_people_1400x788-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/AI-Good-One-Future-Grant_people_1400x788-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/AI-Good-One-Future-Grant_people_1400x788-1066x600.jpg 1066w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/AI-Good-One-Future-Grant_people_1400x788-655x368.jpg 655w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/AI-Good-One-Future-Grant_people_1400x788-240x135.jpg 240w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/AI-Good-One-Future-Grant_people_1400x788-640x360.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/AI-Good-One-Future-Grant_people_1400x788-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/AI-Good-One-Future-Grant_people_1400x788-1280x720.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/AI-Good-One-Future-Grant_people_1400x788.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-vertical-margin-small  has-vertical-padding-none  is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:35% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/AI-Good-One-Future-Grant_medical-imaging_1400x788-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"AI for Good - One Future One Sound Open Call program | photo of a doctor's face behind a transparent screen of brain scan images\" class=\"wp-image-1115631 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/AI-Good-One-Future-Grant_medical-imaging_1400x788-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/AI-Good-One-Future-Grant_medical-imaging_1400x788-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/AI-Good-One-Future-Grant_medical-imaging_1400x788-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/AI-Good-One-Future-Grant_medical-imaging_1400x788-1066x600.jpg 1066w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/AI-Good-One-Future-Grant_medical-imaging_1400x788-655x368.jpg 655w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/AI-Good-One-Future-Grant_medical-imaging_1400x788-240x135.jpg 240w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/AI-Good-One-Future-Grant_medical-imaging_1400x788-640x360.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/AI-Good-One-Future-Grant_medical-imaging_1400x788-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/AI-Good-One-Future-Grant_medical-imaging_1400x788-1280x720.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/AI-Good-One-Future-Grant_medical-imaging_1400x788.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"our-commitment\">Eligibility<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To be eligible for the 2025 Microsoft AI for Good Open Call Program, <strong>entities and\/or projects must be based in or benefit Washington State and its residents<\/strong>. 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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