Deadline: May 31, 2024
Applications are open for the Intel Community Reach Program 2024. Intel is making a call for proposals for projects that can enable population in underserved areas (and or communities) in the member states of the African Union to have access to education including in STEM, healthcare, agriculture, environmental services, fintech solutions, or digital skills readiness; for financial, social and tech equity; using or planning to use Artificial Intelligence (AI) and/or broadband connectivity. You will have the opportunity to get technical, consultancy and financial support for your respective project.
Organizations, enterprises, startups, SMEs and institutions that are working towards alleviating social challenges using AI and/or broadband connectivity, to unlock Africa’s enormous digital landscape are welcome to apply. Women tech entrepreneurs are encouraged to apply.
Eligibility
- Project must be in one of the member states of the African Union.
- Project must be present in underserved areas (rural, sub-urban, and urban communities) serving vulnerable populations.
- Project must be tackling social challenges in the area of education including STEM, healthcare, environmental services, agriculture, fintech solutions, and digital skills readiness.
- Project must be enabled or planned to be enabled by AI and /or broadband connectivity.
- The legal entity working on the project (Organizations, enterprises, Startups, SMMEs and institutions) must be registered in the country or in one of the countries where the Project is performed.
- Project can be either local, national, or transnational in the African Union countries.
- All entries must be in English.
Evaluation Criteria
Intel will evaluate all eligible submissions on the following criteria:
- Project Design
- Project Socio-Economic Impact
- Financial Sustainability
- Feasibility
Application
Your submission should be accompanied by your business plan, a sustainability plan, and an assessment of social impact. The focus should be on describing what potential funding models can be used or are used to ensure a continuation of your project. Also provide other relevant information.
For more information, visit Intel Community Reach Program.
