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IBM Impact Accelerator

Offered by IBM Impact Accelerator

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Overview

A global social-innovation program backed by an IBM commitment of up to $45 million over 5 years, launched 2022. Selected organisations get 2 years of pro-bono collaboration with access to IBM watsonx, Granite AI models, IBM Cloud, IBM Quantum, IBM Environmental Intelligence, Red Hat open-source technology, and technical mentorship from IBM Consulting and Research experts. Around 5 organisations are selected per year; the program has supported 25 organisations and roughly 2.5 million people to date. The 2026 cycle's theme was AI for the future of work and education and workforce development, with a submission deadline of March 25, 2026, which has passed. No next-round date had been announced as of the most recent check.

Eligibility

  • Nonprofit organisations
  • Government entities or government-owned enterprises
  • Non-profit public or private colleges and universities
  • Open globally, with no India exclusion stated; applicants must commit to the full 2-year engagement and conduct project work in English
  • Not open to for-profit startups or individuals

Funding Purpose

No direct cash grant; value is in-kind technical and platform access plus consulting support over a 2-year engagement, part of IBM's broader $45 million, 5-year commitment to the overall program.

Application Process

Submit via IBM's Proposal Submission Portal. The 2026 cycle's deadline (March 25, 2026) has passed; the program is annually recurring, check the official page for the next cycle.

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How to Apply

  1. 1Click "Apply Now" above and submit your application directly on the official page.
  2. 2The offering organisation screens applications against its own eligibility criteria.
  3. 3Shortlisted applicants may be invited to a pitch or interview round.
  4. 4The final decision rests solely with the offering organisation.
  5. 5There is no guarantee of funding at any stage.

Before You Apply

  • ZeedFund is an independent tracker, not the offering organisation or a funding body.
  • Verify current eligibility, funding amount, and deadline on the official page before applying. Details can change after we last verified them.
  • Once you apply, all follow-up (screening updates, interview or pitch invites, and the final decision) comes directly from the facilitator, incubator, or investor, never from ZeedFund. Check their application portal or email yourself for status updates; we won't have visibility into it.