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GBP 100,000-200,000
The GSMA Innovation Fund provides grant funding to startups and SMEs using mobile technology to address development challenges. The fund has evolved through multiple thematic rounds. The current active fund is the Innovation Fund for Green Transition for Mobile (2026), offering GBP 100K-200K grants. Previous rounds included Mobile Internet Adoption and Digital Inclusion (2020, 8 grantees selected from 598 applications).
Grant funding of GBP 100,000-200,000 per grantee
Milestone-based payments
Bespoke technical assistance from GSMA experts
Partnership facilitation with mobile network operators and digital players
Networking opportunities and capacity building through regional bootcamps
Profiling at GSMA events including Mobile World Congress
Access to GSMA's network of 750+ mobile operators
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Clean energy access, device circularity, renewable energy, smart metering, refurbishment models, responsible e-waste management
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Mobile-based solutions driving internet adoption and digital access in underserved markets
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AgriTech, HealthTech, and other mobile solutions addressing development challenges in LMICs
Commercially viable innovations that expand access to clean energy, promote circularity in mobile devices, and advance digital inclusion. Current fund (Green Transition for Mobile) focuses on renewable energy solutions, smart metering, refurbishment models, and responsible e-waste management. Previous funds covered mobile internet adoption and digital inclusion more broadly.
Technical assistance, MNO partnership facilitation, regional bootcamps, GSMA event profiling, capacity building, milestone-based mentoring
25% matching contribution requirement. Milestone-based payments (not upfront). Must already have active users and revenue — not for pre-launch ventures.
GSMA's real value is the network — grantees get introductions to mobile operators, which can be transformative for mobile-first businesses. The fund has high selectivity (8 selected from 598 in the Mobile Internet Adoption round). Highlight your MNO partnership potential in applications. Current Green Transition fund deadline is April 6, 2026 — act fast.
2015
Active Since
Yes
Deploying
Mobile Internet Adoption round: Africa 118, Ensibuuko, WidEnergy Ltd, Zonful Energy (Africa grantees from 8 total selected out of 598 applicants)