Deadline: 14-Mar-21
The i2i programme, funded by UK Aid and led by Leonard Cheshire has teamed up with Global Disability Innovation Hub (GDI Hub) and SBK Foundation to launch the mobile innovation challenge for employment for all.
People with disabilities are creative leaders within workforces however are often unable to access employment opportunities or progress within careers. Mobile technology can act as a bridge to employment opportunities by helping people learn skills, increasing awareness of job opportunities and helping to get and retain employment opportunities.
Funding Information
Up to £20,000 is available to support winning applicants in the development of employment solutions focused around mobile in Bangladesh with access to global expertise from GDI Hub and local innovation networks and support through SBK Foundation.
- First Prize: £10,000 – £15,000;
- Second Prize: £5,000.
Eligibility Criteria
Digital inclusion is essential to enable fair access to work for persons with disabilities. It is also a growing market. They are looking for start-up proposals or initiatives which address one of these challenges:
- Pivot/adapt their mission and market offer to make it more inclusive to persons with a disability; OR
- Develop and test proofs of concepts which utilize mobile to help create or sustain employment opportunities for persons with disability in Bangladesh.
For more information, visit https://www.disabilityinnovation.com/projects/mobile-powered-employment
