African startups are invited to apply for the GSMA Innovation Fund for Climate Resilience and Adaptation 2.0, which aims to to pilot and scale-up digital technology innovations that make a positive socio-economic and environmental impact in areas with communities most vulnerable to current or future climate risks.
Launched in partnership with the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) and the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida), the GSMA Innovation Fund for Climate Resilience and Adaptation 2.0 follows a successful first edition last year, which saw eight African startups secure grants.
The fund is open to startups, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) or social enterprises in Africa, South and South East Asia, the Pacific Islands, the Caribbean and selected countries in Europe and Latin America. It seeks solutions that use digital technology, especially mobile, to improve resilience and adaptation to climate change.
Selected organisations will be eligible to a full support package including grant funding between GBP100,000 (US$125,000) and GBP250,000 (US$200,000); tailored technical assistance; the facilitation of relationships with mobile operators and public sector organisations; peer learning opportunities; and the opportunity to increase their visibility to potential investors and partners through GSMA’s events, publications, and social media.
Applications are open here until May 16.
