Grand challenge details

Timeline

Phase I sought new ideas for multiplying the impact of climate and nature efforts using modern AI. Phase I was open to U.S.-based 501(c)(3) entities and global academic institutions.

In Phase II, the grantees from Phase I will enter a virtual Innovation Sprint, where they will receive targeted support and resources from climate, nature, and AI experts as they develop detailed implementation plans for consideration. Phase II is exclusively open to Phase I awardees.

Phase I

Grand Challenge launch

June 11, 2024
Submissions opened and Phase I began. Potential applicants were allowed to form teams and work on proposals for how they would address climate change and nature loss using modern AI.

Virtual information session

June 20, 2024
The AI for Climate and Nature Grand Challenge team hosted a webinar to share more about the Grand Challenge and answer questions from potential applicants.

Webinars for potential applicants

July 2024
The AI for Climate and Nature Grand Challenge team hosted additional webinars to introduce modern AI and spotlight the focus areas.

Phase I submission deadline

August 13, 2024
Submissions closed at 5:59 p.m. Eastern Time (9:59 p.m. UTC). Applicants had to accept the Grand Challenge Agreement to submit a proposal.

Phase I awardee selection process

Early 2025

Phase I awardee announcement

Early 2025
Up to 30 Grantees receive $50,000 each and an invitation to join the Phase II Innovation Sprint.

Phase II

We are here

Virtual Innovation Sprint

Early 2025
Grantees participate in an Innovation Sprint to refine their proposals, build multidisciplinary teams, and develop implementation plans.

Phase II submission deadline

2025
Grantees submit implementation plans and present plans.

Phase II awardee announcement

2025
Up to 15 Implementation Grantees receive up to $2 million each.

Post-award implementation

Following Phase II, Implementation Grantees will bring their solutions to life over the next several years; during this time, they will test, iterate, and report on the effectiveness of their approaches. 

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