- Grant Amount – $50,000
- Deadline – September 21, 2025
- CLICK HERE TO APPLY
The Giga Accelerator Programme presents a transformative opportunity for innovators to contribute to bridging the digital divide in schools by scaling up their solutions for global impact.
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The Giga Accelerator Programme focuses on connecting communities in infrastructure-constrained environments by supporting solutions where traditional connectivity is unavailable or unviable and alternative network designs are needed. It also emphasizes developing affordable and sustainable business models and financing mechanisms that make digital connectivity financially viable and accessible for underserved populations. Another key focus is enabling viable internet provision at the community level, particularly in peri-urban and rural areas, by fostering commercially sustainable solutions. In addition, the programme seeks to optimize internet provision in underserved contexts through the use of advanced technologies that ensure reliability, adaptability, and ease of deployment. Finally, it prioritizes reducing operational barriers for connectivity providers by addressing cost, complexity, and technical skill requirements in delivering connectivity to remote and unserved areas.
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The programme, anchored at the Giga Technology Centre in Barcelona and primarily delivered online, supports the development of economically sustainable and inclusive school connectivity solutions. It provides participants with financial resources, sector-specific mentorship, and strategic introductions, helping them refine their products and establish strong collaborations within the broader digital ecosystem.
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Benefits
- Selected organizations receive a non-dilutive grant of USD 50,000, tied to mutually defined milestones.
- This funding flexibility empowers startups to adapt their solutions for new markets, conduct independent testing, and acquire critical resources without compromising ownership.
- Participants benefit from structured mentorship focused on both technical and business growth.
Eligibility:
- Commercial and not-for-profit organizations that have a tested and validated solution (TRL of 4 or higher).
- They are looking for scalable, tech-based innovations that tackle school connectivity or related infrastructure challenges, with strong potential for deployment in underserved or unserved regions.
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