Apr 7

Apr 7 Catalyst 2022

CTIA Wireless Foundation Announces $205,000 Catalyst Competition: Seeking Tech-Powered Solutions to Social Challenges

CTIA Wireless Foundation launched its third annual Catalyst competition seeking emerging social entrepreneurs using the power of 5G and leading-edge wireless technologies to enhance our lives and address challenges in American communities. Up to six applicants will receive financial and non-financial benefits, with a total of $205,000 awarded in grants, including a first-place award of $100,000!

Do you know a social entrepreneur using 5G? Help us find the next Catalyst winners. We hope that you will share this opportunity widely with your network or consider applying yourself!

Learn More: Join a Webinar

There will be two 45-minute webinars to explain all the details for applying and answer any questions from the community or prospective applicants.

March 1 at 12:00 pm ET

March 24 at 3:00 pm ET

What Catalyst is Looking For

Catalyst supports bold innovators who are addressing some of our country’s biggest challenges that often impact marginalized populations the most. 5G and leading edge wireless technology must be integral to the applicant’s solution. Organizations whose leadership primarily comprises BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color), women, and/or veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. Take a look at the Catalyst Call for Submissions to learn more about the competition. The deadline to enter is April 7, 2022, at 11:59 pm ET.

See the 2021 Winners

Watch how this funding opportunity has helped these early-stage social entrepreneurs use wireless to tackle society’s most pressing health and well-being challenges.

We hope you share this exciting news with your network or even submit a solution. If this is not a fit, please feel free to send it to others who may find this relevant.

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