IBM 2024 Sustainability Accelerator Programme For Tech Driven Programs.

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.

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.

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.

Requirements

Nonprofit and governmental organizations are encouraged to submit a proposal for tech-driven projects that would benefit from:

Hybrid cloud and AI solutions
Sustainability software
Data science-enabled insights
Expert consulting and design services

Selection Process

Timeline:

IBM is accepting proposals for the next IBM Sustainability Accelerator cohort now through April 30, 2024. Projects will be selected then announced at the end of 2024. The IBM Sustainability Accelerator will support each selected organization for up to two years.

IBM selects about five organizations each year – forming a cohort – to focus on addressing a specific sustainability issue area.

The selection process includes a public RFP open to any nonprofit or government organization.
Proposals are reviewed and evaluated for feasibility and impact, and vetted through standard IBM compliance processes.
The selection process will include input from IBM’s experts across disciplines such as IBM Consulting, Research, Software, Corporate Environmental Affairs, and Corporate Social Responsibility.
The selection criteria will consider the applicant’s level of support to communities who are especially vulnerable to environmental threats, and its strategic focus and transparency on measurement and reporting, among other factors.