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AI Grant
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Non-profit, distributed AI research and funding program backing exceptional founders and researchers building cutting-edge AI products from idea through early traction.

Programme terms

Amount
$5,000 - $50,000, as cash or compute
Funding type
Grant
Stages
Idea, MVP
Industries
AI & Machine Learning
Regions
Global
Applications
Rolling intake
Who can apply
Open source projects. The grant is made with no strings attached and can be paid as cash or as compute. No equity is taken. The site states no geographic or stage restriction, and publishes no application deadline.
Application fee
None. No equity taken.
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