CTIA Wireless FoundationGrant

Accelerating Wireless Innovation

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Opportunity type

Grant

Funding

Fully Funded

Location

United States

Deadline

Archived

About this opportunity

Catalyst is a competitive grants program for ambitious social entrepreneurs who have developed mobile-first solutions that enhance our lives and address pressing challenges in American communities.

Benefits include:

Over $200,000 USD in unrestricted grants awarded across winners and finalists
Top 3 winners receive professionally produced video profiles, speaking opportunities, and industry exposure
Honorable Mentions: $10,000 USD unrestricted grants
Non‑financial benefits: pitch coaching, communications assets, alumni network access

Focus areas: wireless innovation in health, education, financial inclusion, and community connectivity.

Who can apply

Applicants may be for‑profit or nonprofit entities
Must have infrastructure in place to scale wireless/mobile‑first solutions
Solutions must address pressing challenges in U.S. communities (health, education, financial stability, connectivity)
Encouraged applicants: people of color, women, veterans

LOT finds and checks opportunities from public sources. Always confirm details on the organiser’s own page before applying.

CTIA Wireless FoundationGrant

Accelerating Wireless Innovation

This one has closed

Archived

Opportunity type

Grant

Funding

Fully Funded

Location

United States

Deadline

Archived

About this opportunity

Catalyst is a competitive grants program for ambitious social entrepreneurs who have developed mobile-first solutions that enhance our lives and address pressing challenges in American communities.

Benefits include:

Over $200,000 USD in unrestricted grants awarded across winners and finalists
Top 3 winners receive professionally produced video profiles, speaking opportunities, and industry exposure
Honorable Mentions: $10,000 USD unrestricted grants
Non‑financial benefits: pitch coaching, communications assets, alumni network access

Focus areas: wireless innovation in health, education, financial inclusion, and community connectivity.

Who can apply

Applicants may be for‑profit or nonprofit entities
Must have infrastructure in place to scale wireless/mobile‑first solutions
Solutions must address pressing challenges in U.S. communities (health, education, financial stability, connectivity)
Encouraged applicants: people of color, women, veterans

LOT finds and checks opportunities from public sources. Always confirm details on the organiser’s own page before applying.