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GSMA Innovation Fund

£100,000 to £200,000 grants for mobile and digital ventures

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Works in Africa

A grant fund from the GSMA supporting small and growing enterprises that use mobile or digital technology to deliver impact in low- and middle-income countries.

Facts about GSMA Innovation Fund

Category
Grants & Accelerators
Availability
Works in Africa
Countries
Pan-African
Pricing
Free tier
Typical setup time
1+ week
Best for
Early-stage, SMB, SaaS
Last verified
Sep 8, 2026

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Your product depends on mobile or digital rails and fits the theme of the window that is currently open.

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There is no live window matching your sector, or technology is peripheral to what you actually do.

Status (8 Sep 2026): the Green Transition for Mobile window ran February to May 2026 with a 6 April 2026 deadline and is closed; GSMA launches new themed windows regularly, so watch the fund page. Award: £100,000 to £200,000 grants. Mobile or digital technology must be core to the solution, not incidental.

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AECFGlobal Innovation FundYouthADAPT Challenge

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