GSMA Opens £250,000 AI Innovation Fund for Pakistani Startups

GSMA opens applications for £100,000–£250,000 grants supporting AI solutions that improve financial health.

The GSMA has opened applications for its Innovation Fund for AI-Enabled Financial Health, offering eligible small and growing businesses grants ranging from £100,000 to £250,000, alongside tailored venture-building support.

The programme is open to eligible for-profit enterprises in Pakistan, Africa, South Asia and South-East Asia. It aims to support AI-powered solutions that improve financial health, particularly for underserved populations, including women and girls and people with disabilities.

The fund will support initiatives that help people manage financial shocks, make informed financial decisions and build long-term financial security. Potential applications include tools that help users budget, save, understand financial choices and prepare for unexpected expenses.

Pakistani fintech startups and other eligible enterprises developing AI-powered financial solutions can apply. Selected businesses will receive grant funding and additional support to help develop and scale their solutions.

Applications close on 17 December 2026. Interested businesses can review the eligibility criteria and application instructions through the official GSMA Innovation Fund page.