The IBM Impact Accelerator Program 2026 for Nonprofit organizations and government entities.

Application Deadline: March 25, 2026

Applications are now open for the 2026 IBM Impact Accelerator Program. The IBM Impact Accelerator is looking to collaborate with organizations developing practical, human-centered solutions. Technology may play a role, but impact is the core. Ideas might include, but are not limited to:

• AI-enabled teaching models
• Lifelong learner assistants
• Predictive workforce analytics
• Career and college navigation tools
• Workforce pipeline dashboards
• AI governance simulation labs
• System-wide scenario simulators

The IBM Impact Accelerator is designed to support communities facing economic and environmental challenges by tackling a new topic and cohort of organizations each year. 

Eligibility Requirements

• Nonprofit organizations and government entities, including academic institutions across the globe interested in developing AI-driven solutions for educational and workforce development challenges.
• Ideas that help people learn more effectively, transition into meaningful work, or navigate evolving career paths. This may include AI-powered teaching tools, career navigation platforms, workforce dashboards, lifelong learner assistants, or innovations that make learning more personalized, accessible and connected to real opportunities.
• Proposals may also include AI models that can be used to create assessments and educational roadmaps or tools in areas of bleeding-edge technology, such as quantum.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the IBM Impact Accelerator Program.