AI for Transformative Social Impact Grant

The AI for Transformative Social Impact Grant from Rao Family Trust (RAFT) offers up to INR 50 lakhs to organizations developing AI-native solutions for major social challenges in India.

The AI for Transformative Social Impact Grant, spearheaded by the Rao Family Trust (RAFT) through its TechForGood initiative, is a pivotal program designed to catalyze innovation in artificial intelligence for the betterment of society. This initiative provides crucial financial backing to organizations across India that are leveraging AI as a fundamental component of their solutions to address pressing social challenges. The core ethos of the program is to support AI-native interventions—where artificial intelligence is not merely an add-on feature but is central to achieving outcomes that would otherwise be difficult, inefficient, or impossible through traditional methods. RAFT's vision is to foster solutions that are not only transformative but also demonstrably measurable, responsibly designed, and scalable, ensuring a lasting and widespread positive impact. The grant encourages proposals that span a diverse range of sectors, from agriculture and healthcare to conservation and community development, emphasizing the potential for AI to drive significant improvements in human lives and environmental sustainability. By focusing on AI-native approaches, RAFT aims to push the boundaries of technological application, fostering a new generation of solutions that intrinsically harness the power of AI to create profound social value, while also ensuring ethical considerations are at the forefront of development.