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Innovation & Technology

Exploring where technology and new methods can widen access rather than narrow it.

Why it matters

The Case for This Work

Technology can expand access dramatically, or concentrate it. The difference usually lies in who was involved in designing it.

Areas of interest

  • Applied and appropriate technology
  • Digital access and literacy
  • Responsible technology practice
  • Open tools and infrastructure
  • Emerging methods

Possible work

  • Exploration of tools built for low-connectivity settings
  • Practical guidance on responsible technology use
  • Support for early technical prototypes

Related opportunities

Pathways in This Area

Opportunities currently linked to this focus area.

Closed

Applied Innovation Fellowship

A fellowship for practitioners testing new approaches to persistent problems.

Geography
Global
Deadline
Closed
Award
USD 10,000 – 35,000 over 12 months
Innovation· Professional, Researcher
Open

Open Technology for Public Good Grant

Grants for open-source and civic technology that serves a public need rather than a market.

Geography
Global
Deadline
Rolling
Award
USD 50,000 – 200,000 over 12 months
Innovation· Founder or Entrepreneur, Professional
Open

Global Partnerships & Scale Fund

Funding for proven interventions ready to expand across countries or sectors through partnership.

Geography
Global
Deadline
Rolling
Award
USD 100,000 – 500,000 over 24 months
Innovation· Organization, Nonprofit