Asian Venture Philanthropy Network (AVPN) has awarded grants worth USD 5 million to four Indian organizations out of 14 for AI-driven climate solutions, according to a Press Trust of India (PTI) report.


Asian Venture Philanthropy Network (AVPN) has awarded these grants under the APAC Sustainability Seed Fund 2.0, supported by a USD 5 million grant from Google.org, the tech giant's philanthropic arm.
The four recipients to these grants include INREM Foundation, CEPT Research and Development Foundation (CRDF), Institute for Financial Management and Research (WELL Labs), and Gujarat Mahila Housing Sewa Trust (MHT).
- INREM Foundation will develop AI-powered open digital solutions to provide communities with access to water contamination data.
- CRDF will use machine learning and satellite imagery to protect lakes and their carbon sink function.
- WELL Labs plans to create advanced models for village-level water security insights
- MHT will develop an AI-powered tool to identify urban heat islands and propose community-driven solutions.
This initiative follows Google's previous $3 million grant to APAC Sustainability Seed Fund 1.0, which supported projects that saved over 13 million tonnes of water and reduced 3,700 tonnes of carbon emissions in India's agriculture sector.
Read more about this climate-drive funding:
https://bwdisrupt.com/article/google-backed-fund-selects-four-indian-firms-for-ai-driven-climate-solutions-531476

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These are a significant boost for AI-driven climate solutions in India. These innovative projects, ranging from water contamination monitoring to urban heat island detection; highlight the transformative potential of technology in tackling climate challenges.
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Great job to the recipients for their efforts in making a sustainable impact
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@dickson_mutai Their projects represent a crucial step forward in using AI to address pressing environmental issues. It’s inspiring to see such impactful initiatives gaining support and contributing to a more sustainable future.
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That's exciting news! awarding $5 million in grants to companies working on AI-driven climate solutions is a significant step towards tackling climate change.
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@frankoh_kihm_080 Very true. This kind of funding not only supports innovative climate solutions but also sets a precedent for using technology to address environmental challenges. It's encouraging to see such impactful investments being made!
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Great to see AI being used for climate solutions!