IBM Impact Accelerator 2026: Global Opportunity in USA For AI-driven solutions
Applicant criteria
- No specific age required
- Both
Opportunity criteria
Opportunity description
The IBM Impact Accelerator is a global social innovation program that invites nonprofits, government entities, and academic institutions to submit proposals for AI-driven solutions that improve education systems and workforce development worldwide. The initiative provides two years of pro bono IBM technology support, mentoring, and collaboration to help selected organizations scale high-impact solutions.
Focus Areas:
The RFP seeks solutions that help:
Strengthen education systems
Enable better learning outcomes
Support career pathways and workforce readiness
Build tools such as AI-enabled teaching models, personalized learning assistants, predictive workforce analytics, and career navigation platforms.
Deadline:
All proposals must be submitted by Wednesday, 25 March 2026 via the official IBM proposal portal.
Benefits
- Selected organizations will receive access to IBM technology platforms and tools, including:
IBM watsonx for AI development
IBM Cloud services
IBM Quantum platforms
Granite AI models
Red Hat open-source technologies, plus technical mentorship and long-term support from IBM experts.
Eligibility criteria
- Nonprofit organizations
- Government agencies
- Academic institutions
- Organizations from any country in the world
- Proposals should benefit from IBM’s technology, expertise, and collaborative support.