Giga Accelerator Programme
Accelerating Open-Source Digital Infrastructure for Global School Connectivity
What is the Giga Accelerator?
The Giga Accelerator Programme is a six-month initiative designed to support early-stage companies developing open-source digital infrastructure solutions that enable global school connectivity. Housed at the Giga Technology Centre in Barcelona, the program provides:
- Mentorship from global technology and policy experts
- Education and resources to scale solutions
- Connections with key partners and stakeholders
- Grant financing to support development
The programme follows a cohort-based model, with 6 to 10 selected teams per cycle. It runs primarily online and concludes with an in-person gathering:
📍 Demo Day – Showcasing final solutions and progress
Who should apply?
We are looking for early-stage startups and teams developing open-source, digital infrastructure solutions that enhance school connectivity.
Ideal candidates:
- Have a working prototype or MVP (minimum viable product)
- Focus on scalable, open-source solutions
- Have a mission-driven team dedicated to digital inclusion
- Are aligned with Giga’s goal of connecting every school to the internet by 2030
Full eligibility criteria will be detailed in the upcoming Call for Proposals.
What You Get
- Grant funding per selected team
- World-class mentorship from tech, business and policy experts
- Hands-on business and product support
- Global exposure and networking opportunities
FAQs
The Giga Accelerator is virtual-first, but anchored in the Giga Technology Centre in Barcelona, Spain.
Startups working on open-source digital infrastructure solutions that can enhance global school connectivity.
To accelerate innovation that bridges the digital divide and helps connect every school to the internet by 2030.
The Call for Proposals launches in Q2 2025. Join the waitlist to get notified!
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