The Mobile for Development Utilities Innovation Fund will support projects that use mobile technologies to improve access to energy, water, and/or sanitation services for underserved communities in Sub-Saharan Africa, the Indian Subcontinent, and Southeast Asia. Applications are welcome from mobile network operators and mobile tower companies in partnerships with service providers for energy, water, and sanitation. Seed grants are up to £150 thousand; utilities partnership grants are up to £200 thousand; and market validation grants are up to £300 thousand. Matching contributions are 25% for seed grants, and 50% for utilities partnerships and market validation grants.
The Mobile for Development Utilities Innovation Fund will support projects that use mobile technologies to improve access to energy, water, and/or sanitation services for underserved communities in Sub-Saharan Africa, the Indian Subcontinent, and Southeast Asia. Applications are welcome from mobile network operators and mobile tower companies in partnerships with service providers for energy, water, and sanitation. Seed grants are up to £150 thousand; utilities partnership grants are up to £200 thousand; and market validation grants are up to £300 thousand. Matching contributions are 25% for seed grants, and 50% for utilities partnerships and market validation grants.