Call For Applications: CcHUB, Gates Foundation Digital Public Infrastructure Partner Ecosystem Program (20,000 USD Product Integration Grant)
Unlocking the Potential of Digital Public Infrastructure by Leveraging AI Solutions in Nigeria.
A transformative partnership designed to empower startups and innovators to deliver inclusive digital solutions for marginalized citizens and underserved communities across major sectors.
This project aims to harness the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) to tackle systemic challenges and create transformative opportunities across key sectors such as health, education, agriculture, public service delivery, and women empowerment.
Grounded in the Public Value Theory, our mission is to fuel innovation, provide unparalleled support, and create a thriving ecosystem through a well curated community of practice that drives impactful AI solutions leveraging DPI.
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They will look out for Three Major Factors in each Solution’s Model
The program aims to select applicants based on technological and socially sustainable returns.
Startups are first benchmarked based on these criteria to evaluate the fit of a solution within the program.
Demand for Public Value
Solutions must address pressing societal needs.
Legitimacy & Support Building
Aligning with stakeholders for broad-based impact.
Operational Capacity Validation
Ensuring startups have the tools and ability to deliver sustainable results.
Eligibility
Before applying, please check if your company’s fit in the program:
Review your product to the 4 criteria listed
Read the problem statement
In an effort to ensure fair access to underserved regions, address underrepresentation, and the persistent challenges faced in gender inclusivity, the program will pay closer attention to solutions that are focused on solving these issues and/or offer high social impacts.
1. Solution Quality
Demonstrate strong problem-solution fit with traction
2. Gender & Marginalization support
Commitment to inclusive innovation, with a product or service significantly addressing gender, social and/or marginalization gap.
3. Technical Alignment
Deeply technical solution, preferably leveraging AI to address DPI service delivery needs
4. Working MVPs
Startups must have functioning MVPs with active user engagement. Idea-stage solutions are not eligible
Benefits of the Program
Deadline: April 16th, 2025
