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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

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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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💫 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.