Open Call: Up to $2 Million in Non-Dilutive Funding from the Public Benefit Innovation Fund (PBIF) 2025

The Public Benefit Innovation Fund (PBIF) Summer 2025 Open Call invites applications for non-dilutive funding to accelerate AI-enabled solutions that support public benefit programs like Medicaid and SNAP. Selected grantees receive multi-year funding and participate in an accelerator-style program with workshops, coaching, and exposure to policymakers and funders. The program targets projects capable of deploying production-level AI solutions within 12 months and involving government partners or beneficiary communities.

Technical coaching and guidance, workshops on government procurement and AI ethics, exposure to policymakers and funders, and support for scaling and real-world deployment

Eligible applicants include early-stage or established startups, non-profits and for-profit organizations, and government agencies able to build and deploy an AI solution within 12 months.

Submit an application between July 17 and August 16, 2025, including a CV, technical brief, and project proposal; identify partnerships with government agencies or community organizations; undergo a three-round evaluation by experts from tech, policy, and social sectors.