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GSMA Foundry Innovation Funding and Challenges<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

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Innovation projects are nurtured by funding opportunities, challenges and prize awards that address specific needs and requirements. In 2025, the GSMA Foundry has a number of upcoming and open challenges to get involved with.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Open Challenges<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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GSMA Foundry & IBM AI Challenge<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Registrations open<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Receive complimentary access to a substantial number of tokens, empowering you to experiment with GenAI and bring your innovative ideas to life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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GSMA Foundry & ESA Direct-to-Device Connectivity Challenge<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This challenge will foster innovation in direct-to-device communications, enabling mobile devices to connect directly to satellites without the need for ground infrastructure. The aim is to enhance global coverage, especially in remote and underserved regions, with a preference for standardised solutions rather than proprietary.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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GSMA Foundry & ESA 6G Innovation Challenge<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This challenge will focus on early-stage 6G technologies, emphasizing areas where satellite-terrestrial convergence will play a critical role in line with the latest recommendations of the 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP). Use cases such as ultra-low latency applications, advanced IoT, and edge intelligence will be key targets for innovation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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GSMA Foundry & ESA 5G\/6G Hubs Challenge<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This challenge aims to create hybrid hubs that integrate terrestrial and satellite infrastructures. These hubs will act as platforms for testing and demonstrating TN-NTN convergence. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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GSMA Foundry & GTI 5G-A x AI Challenges<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

GTI and GSMA Foundry launch groundbreaking <\/em>challenges to revolutionise the Integration of 5G-A x AI industry and innovation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Mobile World Capital Awards – Driving Digital Transformation<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This new international initiative aims to recognise innovative digital transformation projects that champion sustainability and align with the United Nations’ 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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