The Information Society Innovation Fund (ISIF Asia) is the flagship grants program of the APNIC Foundation. It funds solutions to further Internet connectivity and meaningful access and helps unlock the innovative use of the Internet and Internet-enabled technologies to improve socio-economic and human development outcomes across the Asia Pacific. Many communities in the region still face barriers such as limited connectivity, unequal access to the Internet and digital technology, and a lack of digital capabilities.
ISIF Asia addresses these gaps by supporting diverse organisations, including technical bodies, government agencies, universities, entrepreneurial initiatives and grassroots entities, that are best placed to deliver replicable and scalable solutions that are premised in, and responsive, to community contexts.
ISIF Asia helps fund projects that build capabilities, drive innovation, and support digital transformation. Each year, it provides grants to a number of initiatives selected through a competitive process, ensuring diverse ideas and contexts are represented. Through this work, ISIF Asia connects partners across the region, supports knowledge sharing, and enables change that improves access to the Internet thereby creating new opportunities for people and communities.
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