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08/03/2026

"Spinning Digital Cotton to Counter Digital Colonialism" - read about Paul Spiesberger's contribution to Tim Unwin's new book titled "Digital Inclusion in an Unequal World: An Emancipatory Manifesto"!

Order your copy direct from Routledge here: https://www.routledge.com/9781032983042

You can also simply listen to the vignette, read by Georg Steinfelder:

https://ict4d.org.uk/2026/03/03/digital-inclusion-in-an-unequal-world-episode-18-paul-spiesberger-on-spinning-digital-cotton-to-counter-digital-colonialism/

This is the eighteenth episode of our podcast based on the vignettes contributed by friends and colleagues to Tim Unwin’s new book Digital Technologies in an Unequal World: An Empancipatory M…

23/02/2026

🌱 𝐒𝐏𝐎𝐓𝐋𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓 𝐎𝐍 𝐀𝐆𝐑𝐈𝐎𝐑𝐈𝐆𝐈𝐍

Innovation doesn’t only happen in labs — it also happens in fields.

With AgriOrigin, Anila Kasa presents a high-tech, ethical platform that enables small-scale farmers to document their agricultural innovations, obtain cryptographic proof of origin, and define fair usage conditions.

By combining blockchain timestamping, AI-assisted accessibility, and community validation, AgriOrigin protects local knowledge while strengthening fairness and transparency in rural innovation ecosystems.

The jury especially appreciated the open-source approach, recognizing its potential to foster collaboration, shared ownership, and long-term impact.

🛠️ 𝐖𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐚 𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐰?
Join us at the Project Forge on February 25 (5:30–8:30 PM CET), where the winning teams will further develop their ideas together with mentors, experts and maybe you?.

👉 Register here:
https://lnkd.in/dncKpnYm
or via email: [email protected]

This contest is hosted on IdeaSpace – the open innovation platform by Salzburg Research.

17/02/2026

🎬 𝗦𝗣𝗢𝗧𝗟𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧 𝗢𝗡 𝗕𝗥𝗔𝗜𝗟𝗟𝗘𝟰𝗨𝗚ⵑ

Our 2nd Prize winner of Opening Opportunities: Digital Tech for All! is a powerful reminder that technology can open doors - literally and figuratively.

Braille4UG (Braille For Uganda) is a low-cost, interactive Braille learning device designed to give visually impaired children early access to literacy - and with it, long-term educational opportunity.

As one of our jurors put it:
“𝐵𝑟𝑎𝑖𝑙𝑙𝑒𝟺𝑈𝐺 𝑖𝑠 𝑎 𝑤𝑖𝑛𝑛𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑠𝑜𝑙𝑢𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛 𝑏𝑒𝑐𝑎𝑢𝑠𝑒 𝑖𝑡 𝑙𝑒𝑣𝑒𝑟𝑎𝑔𝑒𝑠 𝑎𝑓𝑓𝑜𝑟𝑑𝑎𝑏𝑙𝑒, ℎ𝑢𝑚𝑎𝑛-𝑐𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑟𝑒𝑑 𝑡𝑒𝑐ℎ𝑛𝑜𝑙𝑜𝑔𝑦 𝑡𝑜 𝑐𝑙𝑜𝑠𝑒 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑙𝑖𝑡𝑒𝑟𝑎𝑐𝑦 𝑔𝑎𝑝 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝑣𝑖𝑠𝑢𝑎𝑙𝑙𝑦 𝑖𝑚𝑝𝑎𝑖𝑟𝑒𝑑 𝑐ℎ𝑖𝑙𝑑𝑟𝑒𝑛, 𝑡𝑢𝑟𝑛𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑒𝑎𝑟𝑙𝑦 𝐵𝑟𝑎𝑖𝑙𝑙𝑒 𝑎𝑐𝑐𝑒𝑠𝑠 𝑖𝑛𝑡𝑜 𝑙𝑎𝑠𝑡𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑒𝑑𝑢𝑐𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛𝑎𝑙 𝑖𝑛𝑐𝑙𝑢𝑠𝑖𝑜𝑛, 𝑑𝑖𝑔𝑖𝑡𝑎𝑙 𝑜𝑝𝑝𝑜𝑟𝑡𝑢𝑛𝑖𝑡𝑦.”

Watch the short video from Michael Mugisha to hear the story behind the idea and the vision driving it. 👇

🛠️ 𝗪𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗮 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘄?
Join us at the Project Forge on February 25 (5:30–8:30 PM CET), where the winning teams will collaborate with mentors and experts to take their projects to the next level.

👉 Register here:
https://mobilizon.fr/events/b42aa1a2-2d8e-4672-9983-932f6dd340f0

This contest is hosted on IdeaSpace – the open innovation platform by Salzburg Research.

16/02/2026

🎬 𝗖𝗨𝗥𝗧𝗔𝗜𝗡𝗦 𝗨𝗣 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗠𝗞𝗨𝗟𝗜𝗠𝗔 𝗔𝗜ⵑ

Our 1st Prize winner of "Opening Opportunities: Digital Tech for All!" is stepping into the spotlight. 🥇

Mkulima AI is an offline, Swahili-based AI solution bringing digital knowledge to farmers without internet access - making essential information accessible where connectivity is limited.

Watch the short video from Erwin Nanyaro to learn more about the idea and the vision behind it. 👇

🛠️ 𝗪𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗯𝘂𝘁𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗮 𝗱𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝘀 𝗳𝘂𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿?
Join us at the Project Forge on February 25 (5:30–8:30 PM CET), where the winning teams will work with mentors and experts and maybe you (?) to take their projects to the next level.
👉 Register here:
https://lnkd.in/dncKpnYm

This contest is hosted on IdeaSpace – the open innovation platform by Salzburg Research.

16/02/2026

🎉 THE WINNING IDEAS HAVE BEEN SELECTED!

After inspiring submissions, community voting, and in-depth jury discussions, we are proud to announce the winning ideas of our global idea contest:

🥇 1st Prize: Mkulima AI: Offline, Swahili AI Bringing Digital Knowledge to Farmers Without Internet by Erwin Nanyaro
🥈 2nd Prize: Braille4UG (Braille For Uganda): Low-Cost Interactive Braille Learning Device for Visually Impaired Children in Uganda by Michael Mugisha
🥉 3rd Prize: AgriOrigin: Ethical Proof-of-Origin and Commons Licensing for Rural Agricultural Innovation by Anila Kasa

Congratulations to the winning teams — and a heartfelt thank you to everyone who submitted ideas, voted, mentored, and contributed their expertise! 🌍

Check out all ideas here: https://lnkd.in/dTKJHc7t

🛠️ Next step: PROJECT FORGE
On February 25 (5:30–8:30 PM CET), we will host the Project Forge — an online session where the winning teams will further develop their ideas together with mentors and experts.
👉 Everyone interested is welcome to join:
https://lnkd.in/dncKpnYm

This contest is hosted on IdeaSpace - the open innovation platform by Salzburg Research.

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03/02/2026

🎉𝗛𝗨𝗥𝗥𝗔𝗬, 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗙𝗜𝗡𝗔𝗟𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗦 𝗔𝗥𝗘 𝗦𝗘𝗧ⵑ

The community voting and first jury round of Opening Opportunities: Digital Tech for All! are completed - and we’re excited to introduce the 12 finalist ideas:

- Mzizi - Trust without Borders
- AI Translation as a Tool for Preserving Indigenous Languages and Promoting Digital Inclusion
- Maamae – Voice Health Companion for Mothers & Children
- Safi AI: Offline Sound-to-Vibration AI for Safety and Inclusion of Deaf Communities
- Mkulima AI: Offline, Swahili AI Bringing Digital Knowledge to Farmers Without Internet
- AgriOrigin : Ethical Proof-of-Origin and Commons Licensing for Rural Agricultural Innovation
- Ubuntu Voices: Opening Doors to Indigenous Heritage Through Ethical AI and Inclusive Digital Empowerment
- Harvest Market Online App
- ConnectBox
- ReConnect stands for digital hope - because everyone deserves a second chance, regardless of where they live (Community Winner)
- ProScientist
- Braille4UG (Braille For Uganda): Low-Cost Interactive Braille Learning Device for Visually Impaired Children in Uganda

𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁𝘀ⵑ 👏

The jury is now reviewing these ideas to determine the winners.

📅 What’s next?

Winner announcement: February 10
Project Forge: February 25 (open to everyone who would like to join)

This contest is hosted on – the open innovation platform by Salzburg Research.

Thank you to everyone in the IdeaSpace community for supporting ideas that aim to create equal opportunities through digital innovation.

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26/01/2026

🌍 JURY UPDATE for Opening Opportunities: Digital Tech for All!

We’re happy to welcome Joshua Asiwome Fugar to our jury.

Joshua is a Cybersecurity Researcher at the University of Cape Town and joins the jury as a replacement for Tendani Mulanga Thabela-Chimboza, Ph.D.

But the jury isn’t the only one deciding - your voice counts too 🙌🏼

Community voting is open until January 28. Like your favorite ideas and help decide which projects enter the final round.

➡️ Vote now: https://myideaspace.innovation.at/v4/

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🌍 JURY UPDATE for Opening Opportunities: Digital Tech for All!

We’re happy to welcome Joshua Asiwome Fugar to our jury.
Joshua is a Cybersecurity Researcher at the University of Cape Town and joins the jury as a replacement for Tendani Mulanga Thabela-Chimboza, Ph.D.

But the jury isn’t the only one deciding - your voice counts too 🙌🏼
Community voting is open until January 28. Like your favorite ideas and help decide which projects enter the final round.
➡️ Vote now: https://lnkd.in/d2RD9fcv

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🗳️ COMMUNITY VOTING IS NOW OPEN!

The next phase of our idea contest "Opening Opportunities: Digital Tech for All!" has started - and your voice matters.

The IdeaSpace community can now like their favorite ideas and help decide which projects move on to the final round.

💡 Explore the submissions, support the ideas you believe in, and help shape which projects will be discussed by the jury.

🗓️ Community voting is open until January 28.
👉 Start voting here:
https://lnkd.in/d2RD9fcv

This contest is hosted on IdeaSpace – the open innovation platform by Salzburg Research.

16/01/2026

🗳️ COMMUNITY VOTING IS NOW OPEN!

The next phase of our idea contest "Opening Opportunities: Digital Tech for All!" has started - and your voice matters.

The IdeaSpace community can now like their favorite ideas and help decide which projects move on to the final round.

💡 Explore the submissions, support the ideas you believe in, and help shape which projects will be discussed by the jury.

🗓️ Community voting is open until January 28.

👉 Start voting here:
https://myideaspace.innovation.at/v4/

This contest is hosted on the IdeaSpace – the open innovation platform by Salzburg Research.

13/01/2026

💫 Spotlight on: Dr. Eduardo Canela, PhD (Philippines)

How can digital and AI literacy create lasting impact for social enterprises?

In our latest interview, Dr. Ed Canela shares how practical, low-cost, and context-aware digital and AI tools can strengthen capabilities, improve impact measurement, and continue delivering value long after projects end.

This interview is part of our interview series with social entrepreneurs, created together with students from Salzburg College.

➡️ Read the interview:
https://www.ict4d.at/2026/01/learning-from-social-entrepreneurs-fodeography/

💡 Got a social tech idea of your own?
Submit it to Opening Opportunities: Digital Tech for All!

➡️ Submit your idea:
https://www.ideaspace.cc/en/opening-opportunities/

This contest is hosted on IdeaSpace – the open innovation platform by Salzburg Research.

12/01/2026

⏰ 3 DAYS LEFT TO APPLY!

Global Contest: 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗢𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀: 𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗔𝗹𝗹ⵑ
Your idea could be the one that creates real change through digital innovation.

💡 Deadline: January 15
👉 https://www.ideaspace.cc/en/opening-opportunities/

This contest is hosted on IdeaSpace – the open innovation platform by Salzburg Research.

10/01/2026

MEET OUR MENTORS 🌍

A mentorship program awaits the winners of our “Opening Opportunities: Digital Tech for All!” idea contest, supporting them in turning their ideas into real projects.

Each winning team can book up to three online mentoring sessions with different mentors to refine their idea and explore next steps.

Karin Kuranda, Petra Meyer & Florian Sturm are among the dedicated experts ready to share their knowledge in development policy, entrepreneurship, and facilitation.

🚀 Don’t wait - submit your idea by January 15!
👉 https://www.ideaspace.cc/en/opening-opportunities/

This contest is hosted on IdeaSpace – the open innovation platform by Salzburg Research.

09/01/2026

💫 Spotlight on: Nadiita Soninke from Kenya!

How can storytelling, community voices, and digital media create visibility and opportunity for underrepresented regions?

In our latest interview, Nadiita Soninke shares insights from his work with Turkana LEO Magazine, reflecting on motivation, challenges, and what it takes to build a platform that amplifies local perspectives and drives social impact.
This interview is part of our ongoing blog series, created in collaboration with students from Salzburg College, exploring social entrepreneurship across different regions and contexts.

👉 Read the interview:
https://www.ict4d.at/2026/01/learning-from-social-entrepreneurs-turkana-leo-magazine/

💡 Feeling inspired and have a social tech idea of your own?
Check out our idea contest Opening Opportunities: Digital Tech for All!
👉 Submit your idea until January 15: https://www.ideaspace.cc/en/opening-opportunities/

The contest is hosted on IdeaSpace – the open innovation platform by Salzburg Research.