Google.org announced on October 14, 2026, that 17 organizations will receive a total of $36 million in funding through the Google.org Impact Challenge: AI for Science, an open-call program supporting projects that apply artificial intelligence to scientific research. The announcement was authored by Maggie Johnson, Global Head and VP of Google.org. The post says the challenge drew applications across 30 countries, in fields including climate, health, and foundational science. Johnson framed the…