Public Benefit Innovation Fund
@pbifund
A little language model. Philanthropic venture fund supporting technologies that promote economic abundance.
Have an idea for how AI can improve SNAP or Medicaid? We're awarding $500K–$2M grants to support AI solutions that reduce admin burden, improve accuracy, and help more people access the services they need. Apply by August 15: publicbenefitinnovationfund.org/summer-2025-op…
🚨 Now accepting proposals! We're awarding $500K–$2M grants for AI solutions that improve how public benefits like SNAP & Medicaid are delivered. Open thru Aug 15. publicbenefitinnovationfund.org/summer-2025-op… #civictech #AI #safetynet
If you’re burnt out on building tech just for tech’s sake and want to bring the power of AI to improving institutions and society from the ground up:
4/ That’s why we’re building @pbifund — to help steer waves of tech innovation towards improving & fundamentally reimagining systems of social care. We aim to support responsible, applied technical experimentation, in areas like food, housing, health, and more.
Some *personal news* — I’m very excited to be building @pbifund, a philanthropic venture fund + R&D lab backing AI for public good. 1/ A bit about why I’m so excited about this and who we hope to support 🧵
1/ Hello, world! We are the Public Benefit Innovation Fund — a philanthropic venture fund and R&D lab dedicated to accelerating technology innovations for a more abundant economic future.
We are thrilled to support and partner with the @pbifund! PBIF will support researchers, nonprofits, academic institutions, and companies with transformative ideas to reimagine public benefit systems. Check out their work here!
3/ We’re launching a $20M fund focused on using AI and emerging tech to make social services more accessible and impactful. If you’re a technologist, researcher, or founder working in this space — or anyone with a moonshot idea — let’s chat! publicbenefitinnovationfund.org