AI that serves the people who serve communities
Impact Labs are one-day build events that pair nonprofit and government organizations with volunteer AI builders — producing working prototypes that address real operational challenges. Part of Anthropic's global Claude Communities program.
Your team defines the problem. Our builders create the solution. You walk away with a tool you can use on Monday morning.
“Technology should amplify human resilience, not replace it.”
— Travis Johnson
How It Works
Impact Labs are designed for organizations that are stretched thin but sitting on problems AI can help solve. We handle the technology — you bring the domain knowledge.
1 day
Build Event
A focused, single-day session. Your staff invests one day — our builders handle the rest.
$0
Cost to Your Org
No consulting fees, no contracts. Volunteer builders donate their time and expertise.
1 tool
Working Prototype
You leave with a functional AI tool built around your specific workflow — not a slide deck.
Not a one-off
Impact Labs are the start of a long-term partnership. After build day, our community stays connected with your team to iterate, train staff, and ensure the tool actually gets used. We measure success in adoption, not applause.
Who Should Apply
If your organization serves the public and your team spends hours on tasks that feel like they should be easier — you are exactly who this program is for.
Past projects have tackled intake form automation, grant reporting workflows, public records search, patient triage tools, and environmental monitoring dashboards. If you have a process that eats your team's time, we want to hear about it.
Proof It Works
The first Claude Impact Lab launched in San Diego. The format is now expanding to cities globally.
San Diego · March 7, 2026
27 teams built AI tools using City open data
Builders paired with city staff and nonprofit leaders to create working prototypes in a single day — from public transit accessibility tools to permit search assistants. The event proved that volunteer-driven AI builds can produce real, usable software for the organizations that need it most.
View the original eventKnow an org with a real problem?
Tell us about it. We review every submission and reach out directly to organizations that are a strong fit.