ClosedGrantGlobal (open to Nigerians)

GSMA Innovation Fund

GSMA (Mobile for Development)

Amount or benefit
Not stated by funder
Deadline
Not announced
Where
Low- and middle-income countries incl. Nigeria
The current round is closed. Save it to your tracker to prepare early for the next one.
Check the funder’s page for the next round

Who can apply

Innovators (start-ups and SMEs) in low- and middle-income countries, including Nigeria, with mobile-tech solutions that fit the theme of each funding round; applicants are screened for eligibility and then go through due diligence.

Applicant type
Business
Business stage
Early-stageGrowth
Location rule
Low- and middle-income countries incl. Nigeria
Global (open to Nigerians)
Sectors
Technology & innovationClimate & environmentSocial impact & nonprofits

What you get

Not stated by funder

Notes
Equity-free grant funding plus technical assistance; amounts vary by round.

Deadline and status

Deadline
Not announced
Deadline details
Latest round closed; future rounds announced on the page
Status
Closed

How to apply

  1. Read the full criteriaOpen the funder's programme page (gsma.com) and read the eligibility rules and questions in full.
  2. Check your fitCompare the rules above with your business. See how it fits your profile.
  3. Prepare your applicationSave it for a step-by-step workflow and document checklist, then draft your answers in the Application Studio.
  4. Apply on the funder's own siteThe deadline is not announced yet. Check the official page for the next round. Apply at gsma.com. Never pay anyone to be considered.

Source and verification

Last verified
18 October 2026, on the funder's own page
Official page
gsma.com
From the official page
“Applications are now closed .”

Details change. Confirm everything on the official site before applying.

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