India Round 2024 is now open! Apply now.
Awardees of the Global Round 2024 announced!
About the Women in the Digital Economy Fund
The Women in the Digital Economy Fund (WiDEF) identifies, funds and accelerates evidence-based solutions to close the gender digital divide, improving women’s livelihoods, economic security, and resilience.
Ensuring all women and girls have equitable, affordable access to digital technology spurs economic growth, improves development outcomes, and has the power to lift millions out of poverty.
Funding Opportunities
WiDEF regularly open calls for proposals to invite qualified applicants to apply for technical and/or financial support. To learn more about opportunities to access support or access open calls for proposal, check out our funding page.
Coming in 2025
Coming in 2025
Currently open!
Focus Areas
WiDEF accelerates progress to close the gender digital divide by scaling evidence-based, proven solutions, including women-led, feminist solutions that improve women’s livelihoods, economic security, and resilience.
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Improved access to affordable devices and online experiences.
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Increased availability of relevant products and tools.
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Elevating digital literacy and skills.
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Enhancing safety and security.
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Generating data and insights.
Our Impact
By investing in innovative new solutions driving change across the key pillars of digital inclusion, WiDEF is transforming the lives of women and girls both online and offline.
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dollars invested into WiDEF by key partners, making it the largest investment tackling the gender digital divide to date.
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dollars in funding to awardees as of November 2024.
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countries represented in the first round of applications.
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key impact areas driving forward WiDEF’s mission.
India Round is Open!
WiDEF invites local Indian entities to apply for funding to scale a solution that significantly enhances the digital inclusion of women.
Applications are open until 13 January 2025!
Managing Consortium
