AI Innovation Challenge for Not-for-Profit
What if your organisation could use AI to create an impact, and have the solution built for you?
Microsoft, in partnership with Gadali and INFORMOTION, is launching the AI Innovation Challenge for Not-for-profits and we're inviting your organisation to participate.
No coding required. No technical expertise needed. This is about your ideas, your sector knowledge, and your vision for impact.
Here's the opportunity:
We're inviting not-for-profit organisations to pitch their ideas for how AI could solve real challenges in the sector. 10-15 finalist organisations will be selected to pitch their ideas. Approximately 1 in 15 chance to win $25,000 in advisory and implementation services to bring the winning vision to life.
Using the Industry Studio framework - a collaborative approach to ideation, solution design, and pilot testing - we'll work together to create innovative, AI-driven solutions that benefit the entire not-for-profit sector, creating tools that other organisations can adopt and adapt.
How It Works:
1. Register Your Interest
Fill out the form to register your interest in joining the challenge.
2. Receive Expert Consultation
Meet 1-1 with our experts before the event to explore your challenges and the AI possibilities. We’ll guide you in shaping your pitch.
3. Submit Your Pitch
Create a pitch deck using our template to show how AI can solve your challenge.
4. Finalists will be Selected
We’ll select 10–15 of the strongest pitches to present on event day.
5. Join us on Event Day: Pitch & Win
Present your pitch at the Innovation Challenge Event in Sydney for a chance to win the prize.
What you'll receive:
- Expert consultation on AI possibilities for your organisation
- Guidance on developing your innovation pitch
- Access to specialists in Microsoft AI
- The chance to win a services packaged valued at $25K to implement your solution
- Connection with other not-for-profit innovators
Location: The ShareSpace Office, Level 8, 341 George St, Sydney
Date: Thursday, 13 November 2025
Format: Collaborative innovation challenge with pitch presentations
Schedule:
- 12:00-1:00pm: Light lunch
- 1:00-4:00pm: Main event
- 4:00-5:00pm: Networking and drinks
This is a competitive opportunity, and places are limited. If you're ready to explore how AI can amplify your impact, we want to hear from you.
Together, we can build AI solutions that work for the entire not-for-profit community.