Deadline: March 25, 2026
Applications are open for the IBM Impact Accelerator 2026. The IBM Impact Accelerator is a social innovation program that supports communities facing environmental and economic stress around the world, through technologies like AI and an ecosystem of experts.
Each year, the Accelerator selects five organizations requesting pro bono IBM support. Together, selected organizations and IBM design, develop, and deploy technology configured to accelerate, scale, and otherwise optimize specific interventions directly benefiting communities.
The IBM Impact Accelerator has had 25 engagements, each with a different nonprofit or government organization, divided into five cohorts: sustainable agriculture, clean energy, water management, resilient cities, and supply chains.
Benefits
- IBM collaborates with organizations to design, develop, and deploy a technical solution directly benefiting communities. Throughout the experience, IBM provides access to platforms such as IBM watsonx and Granite AI models, IBM Cloud, IBM Environmental Intelligence and Red Hat open source technologies as well as technical mentorship to build long-term capacity. Organizations selected to participate must enter into an IBM grant agreement governing access to IBM technology, services and resources.
Eligibility
- Open to nonprofit organizations and government entities, including academic institutions interested in developing AI-driven solutions for educational and workforce development challenges.
- Organizations from any region may apply.
Application
All proposals must be submitted through the official portal by Wednesday, March 25, 2026.
For more information, visit IBM Impact Accelerator.
