About

About Funding Organization: The GSMA is a global organization unifying the mobile ecosystem to discover, develop, and deliver innovations that benefit business and society. Through its Mobile for Development initiative, the GSMA aims to harness the power of mobile technology to address socio-economic challenges in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). The GSMA Innovation Fund for Impactful AI is designed to support small and growing enterprises leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) and other emerging technologies to create positive socio-economic and climate impacts in LMICs. Proposals should demonstrate the potential for significant positive impact on local communities and alignment with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Additional Benefits: Tailored assistance to help enterprises build partnerships with mobile network operators, attract investors, and develop scalable business models. Access to bootcamps, learning exchanges, and global industry events such as Mobile World Congress (MWC) to enhance technical and operational expertise. Opportunities to increase visibility through GSMA events and publications, facilitating connections with potential partners and investors. Assistance in monitoring and reporting the socio-economic and climate impacts of the innovations. Interested enterprises should apply through the official GSMA Innovation Fund application portal. The application process involves submitting detailed information about the organization, the innovative solution, its impact potential, and plans for scalability. Applicants are encouraged to review the fund's terms and conditions and frequently asked questions (FAQs) available on the GSMA website before applying.

Eligibility

• Start-ups, SMEs and social enterprises with up to 250 employees