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GSMA launches a new innovation fund to tackle issues related to humanitarian aid.

ByTechTrends

In an effort to address humanitarian issues, the GSMA and the UK Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office (FCDO) have announced the creation of the newest GSMA Innovation Fund. Since 2017, the GSMA has given approximately GBP5 million (US$6.3 million) to startups, SMEs, and social enterprises through the GSMA Innovation Fund. The GSMA Humanitarian Innovation Fund…

The second GSMA climate resilience fund is now accepting applications.

ByTechTrends

Startups from Africa are encouraged to submit an application to the GSMA Innovation Fund for Climate Resilience and Adaptation 2.0, which aims to pilot and scale-up digital technology innovations that have a positive socioeconomic and environmental impact in regions with communities most vulnerable to current or future climate risks. The GSMA Innovation Fund for Climate…