IBM Impact Accelerator 2026

Deadline: Mar 25, 2026

other

partially funded

To Apply

Please visit the application link below to apply.

Opportunity Overview

📖 About IBM Impact Accelerator

The IBM Impact Accelerator is a social innovation program designed to support communities facing environmental and economic stress worldwide. Through cutting-edge technologies like AI and a network of experts, the program aims to empower organizations to create impactful solutions.

Each year, the Accelerator selects five organizations to receive pro bono IBM support. Together, these organizations and IBM collaborate to design, develop, and deploy technology tailored to accelerate, scale, and optimize interventions that directly benefit communities.

🎁 Benefits of IBM Impact Accelerator

Participants in the IBM Impact Accelerator program will receive:

Collaboration with IBM to design, develop, and deploy a technical solution that directly benefits communities.
Access to platforms such as:
- IBM watsonx
- Granite AI models
- IBM Cloud
- IBM Environment Intelligence
- Red Hat open-source technologies
Technical mentorship to build long-term capacity.
Organizations selected must enter into an IBM grant agreement governing access to IBM technology, services, and resources.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

The program is open to:

Nonprofit organizations and government entities, including academic institutions interested in developing AI-driven solutions for educational and workforce development challenges.
Organizations from any region are welcome to apply.

📅 Application Date and Process

Application Deadline: 25 March, 2026
To apply, visit the IBM Impact Accelerator Application Portal.

🌐 Learn More

For more details about the program, visit the IBM Impact Accelerator Official Page.

Make an impact with IBM and help communities thrive through innovative solutions!

Benefits

IBM collaborates with organizations to design, develop, and deploy a technical solution directly benefiting communities.
Throughout the experience, IBM provides access to platforms such as IBM watsonx and Granite AI models, IBM Cloud, IBM Environment Intelligence and Red Hat open source technologies as well as technical mentorship to build long-term capacity.
Organizations selected to participate must enter into an IBM grant agreement governing access to IBM technology, services and resources.

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