The 2025 Intel Community Reach Program (ICRP 2.0) is back—bigger, bolder, and more focused than ever on uplifting underserved communities across Africa. Spearheaded by Intel in partnership with AfriLabs, this second edition of the program seeks to fund groundbreaking solutions powered by AI and broadband technologies.
Whether your initiative is in STEM education, agriculture, digital skills, healthcare, fintech, or climate, this opportunity could be the fuel you need to scale and sustain impact.
Deadline to apply: June 13, 2025.
What is the 2025 Intel Community Reach Program?
The 2025 Intel Community Reach Program is a flagship grant initiative designed to:
- Support innovative, tech-driven solutions for real-world challenges
- Enable inclusion through AI and broadband deployment, especially in underserved African regions
- Empower local entrepreneurs and social impact organizations, especially those led by women
Now in its second year, the program seeks sustainable, scalable, and socially impactful projects with clear business models and technological integration—particularly AI at the edge.
Who Can Apply?
To be eligible for the Intel Community Reach Program, your project must:
- Be based in an African Union member country
- Operate in underserved areas (rural, peri-urban, or disadvantaged urban communities)
- Address a social challenge in at least one of these fields:
- STEM Education
- Agriculture
- Healthcare
- Climate and Environmental Services
- Financial Inclusion / Fintech
- Digital Skills Development
- Leverage AI and/or broadband technologies
- Have a strong business and sustainability model
- Be submitted in English
Women-led tech organizations are especially encouraged to apply.
Application Requirements
Prepare the following documents before submission:
- A well-structured business plan
- A clear sustainability and funding model
- An impact assessment detailing the measurable and long-term effects of the project
- Organizational registration documents (showing presence in AU member country)
- Application in English only
Key Dates
- Application Open: April 2025
- Deadline: June 13, 2025 (by 12:00 AM GMT)
Where to Apply
Submit your proposal directly via the official Intel platform:
👉 Apply here via the official Intel Community Reach Program page
(Please note: link leads to Intel’s grant submission portal.)
What You Stand to Gain
Winners and selected participants will receive:
- Technical mentorship from Intel’s global experts
- Capacity-building support to help scale operations
- Strategic consultancy to fine-tune implementation and growth
- Visibility through Intel’s innovation ecosystem
💡 Grant Database Expert Tips for a Winning Proposal
“A successful proposal balances social vision with business feasibility. Intel wants to see solutions that are scalable, inclusive, and tech-driven—but also financially sound. Think of impact, but also sustainability.”
– The Grant Database Strategy Team
We recommend:
- Highlight real impact – Use data to show the need and your solution’s effectiveness.
- Demonstrate innovation – Especially in how AI or broadband solves local challenges.
- Structure for scalability – Include plans for growth, funding sources, and future tech integrations.
- Refine clarity – Clear writing wins. Avoid jargon and overuse of buzzwords.
Need Help With Your Proposal?
Contact grantsdatabase.org for proposal drafting, refining, and review services. Our expert consultants help align your submission with funder expectations, scoring rubrics, and sector best practices.
Final Word
The 2025 Intel Community Reach Program offers a rare opportunity to bring high-impact, technology-enabled projects to life across Africa. Don’t miss this chance to receive world-class mentorship, funding, and visibility for your mission.
Submit your application by June 13, 2025.
For tailored support, contact us at grantsdatabnase.org.