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ITU Global Innovation Forum Challenges

Key Information

Organisation

ITU

Status

Open

Application Deadline

15 Sep 2026

Program Type

Challenge

About this Program

Solving local ecosystem challenges through digital connectivity and policy.

Benefits & What You Get

Support to scale digital projects; international platform at ITU forum.

Eligibility

Entrepreneurs and policymakers working in digital ecosystem development.

Startups That Could Apply

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Hubtel Ghana Ghana's digital commerce pioneer

Stitch South Africa Payment infrastructure for Africa

Kiira Motors Corporation East Africa's first solar bus

Vezeeta MENA's healthcare platform

Paymob MENA's payment infrastructure

Kasha Rwanda Women's health e-commerce

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