Applications Open for SheConnects Digital Accelerator (India)

Donor: Reliance Foundation

Deadline: Sep 04, 2026

Countries/ Regions:  India

Focus Areas: Agriculture Food & Nutrition, Education, Health, Cyber Security, Information Technology, Innovation, Livelihood, Women & Gender

Application Language: English 

Grant size:   $100,000 to $500,000

Link: SheConnects Digital Accelerator : India | Reliance Foundation

Description:

The SheConnects Digital Accelerator: India, founded by the Reliance Foundation and managed by the GSMA Foundation with support from the Gates Foundation, is inviting applications from eligible not-for-profit organisations to scale impactful digital solutions that empower women and girls across India.

The SheConnects Digital Accelerator: India was founded by the Reliance Foundation to advance women’s digital inclusion. The Accelerator grants in India are supported by Reliance Foundation with the aim to scale proven, high-impact solutions that enable women and girls to participate fully in the digital world, improving their lives and livelihoods. By catalysing innovative partnerships and use cases in India, the Accelerator will strengthen evidence on what works, foster south-to-south learning, and help shape a more inclusive digital ecosystem. The Accelerator’s initiatives in India are also supported by Gates Foundation and are managed by the GSMA Foundation.

Areas of Focus

Proposed solutions can focus on the following themes or areas, but is not limited to:

• Digital Financial Inclusion
• Health, agriculture and education
• Livelihoods
• Behaviour Change & Communication
• Cyber Safety and Security
• Innovative incorporation of technology and tools