• Applicants must demonstrate a multi-disciplinary approach that uses an innovation in wireless related technology to address a critical global issue in one or more of the following areas:

  Social Issue Areas

  Access to communication

  Education

  Economic development

  Environment

  Health

  Technical Issue Areas

  Connectivity

  Energy

  Language or Literacy hurdles

  Ease of use

• The project must be at a stage of research where an advanced prototype or field/market test can occur during the award period.
• The technology should have the potential for replication and large scale impact.
• Teams should have a business plan or a basic framework for financial sustainability and rollout.

How to Submit a Proposal

To submit a proposal, Applicants must first successfully complete the Eligibility Questionnaire. Eligible Applicants will then receive the URL for the online application via e-mail and be asked to create a username and password which will enable them to work on their proposal online. The application consists of multiple narrative questions and a project budget spreadsheet that Applicants must complete and submit. All information must be submitted through the on-line application.

Submissions will be accepted from 9:00 a.m. Pacific Time on October 5, 2009 to 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time on February 1, 2010 (the "Entry Period"). See the Project Timeline for further dates and details.