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Background
The Geneva AI Initiative is a programme run by the EPFL AI Center with the Swiss Data Science Center (SDSC). It gives Geneva-based NGOs and international organisations access to data science and AI expertise.
The key points
Two AI projects have been selected for funding under the 2026 edition of the Geneva AI Initiative. They were proposed by IMPACT Initiatives and the Global Community Engagement and Resilience Fund (GCERF).
The projects aim to improve the quality of humanitarian research and streamline reporting processes using AI. They were selected from 19 proposals after an independent review.
Key figures
- Participants in the 2026 edition: 24, representing 23 organisations.
- Project proposals submitted: 19.
- Projects funded: two.
- Length of SDSC support: 12 months.
What it means for businesses
IMPACT Initiatives will develop an assistant based on a language model to check the soundness of its research. GCERF plans a locally deployed AI that turns photographed attendance lists and receipts into structured data.
Who says what
A 2026 programme participant praises a course that explains the limits of AI systems and their responsible use in humanitarian contexts.
What's next
SDSC data scientists and engineers will work with both teams over the next 12 months to deliver deployable results.
