The IBM Sustainability Accelerator is now accepting proposals for technology-driven projects advancing resilient cities. In support of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 11 to make cities inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable, this year’s cohort will aim to find ways to foster urban resiliency in the long-term.
IBM believes that science, technology, and innovation can help tackle environmental issues while helping communities to address societal needs.
According to the World Bank, climate-related disasters and natural hazards push 26 million people into poverty each year, putting these populations in need of technical, financial, and institutional resources that enable communities to respond to climate change, support climate adaptation and build resiliency.
By uniting experts and technology, IBM wanted to find a way to scale and speed up solutions, such as for climate change mitigation, that support underrepresented communities most vulnerable to environmental threats through the lens of environmental justice.
Eligibility Criteria
- The IBM Sustainability Accelerator is open to nonprofit and government organizations globally.
IBM Sustainability Accelerator Benefits
The IBM Sustainability Accelerator supports communities vulnerable to environmental challenges by taking on a new sustainability topic and cohort of organizations each year.
- Global scale, local impact
- Two-year program duration
- No cost for participants
- Focus on populations at risk
- IBM collaborates with organizations to design, develop, and deploy a technical solution directly benefiting communities. Throughout the experience, IBM provides access to platforms such as watsonx, IBM Cloud, IBM Environmental Intelligence Suite, and Red Hat open source technologies as well as technical mentorship to build long-term capacity. Organizations selected to participate will be required to enter into an IBM grant agreement governing access to IBM technology, services, and resources.
How to Apply for IBM Sustainability Accelerator
Click HERE to Apply
Deadline: April 30, 2024.