Intel Community Reach Program 2025: Fund Your AI Project in Africa!

Transform Africa’s digital future with AI! Intel’s Community Reach Program 2025 is seeking groundbreaking projects that bridge gaps in education, healthcare, agriculture, and fintech across underserved African communities.

Why Apply?

• Funding & Support: Receive technical expertise, capacity-building, and consultancy from Intel to scale your AI or broadband-powered solution.
• Focus Areas: Projects must leverage AI at the Edge, AI PC, or broadband connectivity to advance STEM education, healthcare access, or environmental sustainability.
• Women Entrepreneurs Encouraged: Special emphasis on supporting female-led innovations.

Eligibility:

• Open to registered organizations, startups, SMEs, and institutions in African Union member states.
• Must target underserved urban/rural communities with measurable social impact.
• Submit a business plan, sustainability strategy, and social impact assessment.

Key Dates:

• Submissions Open: April 15, 2025 (08:00 GMT)
• Deadline: June 13, 2025 (17:00 GMT)
• Finalists Announced: By September 22, 2025

Submission Deadline: June 13, 2025 (17:00 GMT).

Eligible Regions All African Union member states (excludes countries under U.S. embargo)

Eligibility Requirements

• Registered entity (NGO, startup, SME, or institution) in an AU country.
• Project must serve underserved communities in education, healthcare, agriculture, or fintech.
• AI/tech component required (Edge AI, AI PC, or broadband solutions).
• Applicants must be 18+ years old.