Foundational Science

Supporting advances in quantum computers
By funding research partners like the University of Chicago and the
University of Tokyo, the
Google Quantum AI
team is advancing the development of a fault-tolerant quantum computer by
supporting research, entrepreneurship, and workforce training.
Fostering research collaboration
We support researchers to foster an ecosystem that generates impactful research with real-world applications.
Applied Science
Helping responders detect wildfires earlier
FireSat
is supported in part by the
AI Collaborative: Wildfires
– an initiative to reduce the impact of catastrophic fires by uniting
public, private, and nonprofit organizations with researchers to create
AI-powered solutions. FireSat’s AI-powered satellite system is delivering
high-resolution imagery every 20 minutes to help responders detect
wildfires earlier.
Bringing organizations together across sectors
AI’s potential to address complex, global issues can be realized faster through collaboration and innovation. We share insights, identify challenges, and combine expertise to accelerate the development of impactful AI applications.
Helping organizations build AI-powered solutions
Through funding, structured pro bono support, technical training, and access to Google tools, we are helping organizations build socially impactful AI-powered solutions in domains such as climate, society, and health.

Using air air monitors and AI to improve lives
AirQo, a former
Google AI Impact Challenge
grantee, is helping to improve the lives and air quality for millions
across Africa by installing AI-powered monitors on modified taxis to
identify the sources of air pollution and predict future air quality.
Meet a few of the organizations harnessing the power of gen AI to accelerate their impact
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Accelerator Alumni
Materiom is tackling the climate crisis with an AI-powered tool designed to accelerate the transition from plastic to plant-based packaging.
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Accelerator Alumni
Jacaranda Health is empowering 3.1M mothers across Kenya and Sub-Saharan Africa to seek timely care and using AI to triage questions.
Research Ecosystem

Supporting the next generation of researchers
For over 15 years,
Google’s PhD Fellowship Program
has supported promising graduate students from 50+ countries who are
conducting foundational research in areas like AI, health, and climate.
Fellows receive funding, mentorship, and access to Google’s research
community to help accelerate their work.
Supporting PhD students globally
Our programs focus on fostering deep connections with the research community through unrestricted research funding, PhD student support, and access to Google resources. We streamline the onboarding of research talent for short term projects and host research workshops that advance critical research topics and build networks.

This PhD fellowship significantly contributed to my career development through not only financial support, but also mentoring and networking. I learned about the application of machine learning in ways that my university lab could not offer. This experience greatly inspired my subsequent research.