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GSMA Mobile for Development Innovation Fund

Key Information

Organisation

GSMA

Status

Open

Application Deadline

30 Sep 2026

Program Type

Challenge

Amount

GBP 150,000

About this Program

Catalytic funding for startups utilizing mobile tech for humanitarian impact.

Benefits & What You Get

Equity-free grants; technical advice; network with mobile operators.

Eligibility

Startups in SSA and South Asia with mobile-led impact solutions.

Startups That Could Apply

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Union54 Zambia's fintech unicorn story

Farmerline Ghana Digital tools for Africa's farmers

Botlhale AI Voice AI for African languages

Khazna Financial inclusion for Egypt

Vezeeta MENA's healthcare platform

mPharma Ghana Reimagining African pharmacy

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