HP Announces 2025 Digital Equity Accelerator to Drive Global Digital Inclusion
HP Inc. (NYSE: HPQ) and the HP Foundation have launched the 2025 Digital Equity Accelerator, targeting nonprofits in Greece, Indonesia, Nigeria, and Spain. The program aims to bridge the digital divide by supporting organizations that help disconnected youth and adults acquire digital skills.
Selected nonprofits will receive USD $100,000 in grants, HP technology worth approximately USD $100,000, and six months of programmatic support. Applications are open until February 12, 2025. The initiative has already helped 27 organizations expand their reach by over 9 million in its first three years.
The program addresses significant digital equity gaps in the target countries, where challenges include: Greece's 52% basic digital skills rate, Indonesia's 25.80% youth NEET rate, Nigeria's 28% internet usage despite having Africa's largest ICT market, and Spain's digital disparities among children and older generations.
HP Inc. (NYSE: HPQ) e la HP Foundation hanno lanciato il 2025 Digital Equity Accelerator, rivolto alle organizzazioni non profit in Grecia, Indonesia, Nigeria e Spagna. L'obiettivo del programma è colmare il divario digitale supportando le organizzazioni che aiutano i giovani e gli adulti disconnessi ad acquisire competenze digitali.
Le organizzazioni non profit selezionate riceveranno USD $100,000 in sovvenzioni, tecnologia HP del valore di circa USD $100,000 e sei mesi di supporto programmatico. Le candidature sono aperte fino al 12 febbraio 2025. L'iniziativa ha già aiutato 27 organizzazioni ad ampliare la propria portata di oltre 9 milioni nei suoi primi tre anni.
Il programma affronta significative lacune di equità digitale nei paesi target, dove le sfide includono: il tasso di competenze digitali di base del 52% in Grecia, il tasso NEET giovanile del 25,80% in Indonesia, il 28% di utilizzo di internet in Nigeria nonostante abbia il più grande mercato ICT dell'Africa e le disuguaglianze digitali tra bambini e generazioni più anziane in Spagna.
HP Inc. (NYSE: HPQ) y la Fundación HP han lanzado el 2025 Digital Equity Accelerator, dirigido a organizaciones sin fines de lucro en Grecia, Indonesia, Nigeria y España. El programa tiene como objetivo cerrar la brecha digital apoyando a las organizaciones que ayudan a jóvenes y adultos desconectados a adquirir habilidades digitales.
Las organizaciones sin fines de lucro seleccionadas recibirán USD $100,000 en subvenciones, tecnología de HP por un valor aproximado de USD $100,000 y seis meses de apoyo programático. Las solicitudes están abiertas hasta el 12 de febrero de 2025. La iniciativa ya ha ayudado a 27 organizaciones a expandir su alcance en más de 9 millones en sus primeros tres años.
El programa aborda importantes brechas de equidad digital en los países objetivos, donde los desafíos incluyen: el 52% de tasa de habilidades digitales básicas en Grecia, el 25.80% de tasa NEET juvenil en Indonesia, el 28% de uso de internet en Nigeria a pesar de tener el mercado de TIC más grande de África, y las disparidades digitales entre niños y generaciones mayores en España.
HP Inc. (NYSE: HPQ)와 HP 재단이 그리스, 인도네시아, 나이지리아, 스페인의 비영리 단체를 대상으로 하는 2025 디지털 평등 액셀러레이터를 출시했습니다. 이 프로그램은 디지털 기술을 습득하기 위해 연결되지 않은 청소년과 성인을 지원하는 조직을 지원하여 디지털 격차를 해소하는 것을 목표로 합니다.
선정된 비영리 단체는 USD $100,000의 보조금, 약 USD $100,000 가치의 HP 기술, 그리고 6개월 간의 프로그램 지원을 받게 됩니다. 신청서는 2025년 2월 12일까지 열립니다. 이 이니셔티브는 첫 3년 동안 27개 조직이 900만 이상의 범위를 확장하는 데 도움을 주었습니다.
이 프로그램은 그리스의 52% 기본 디지털 기술 비율, 인도네시아의 25.80% 청년 NEET 비율, 아프리카에서 가장 큰 ICT 시장을 가진 나이지리아의 28% 인터넷 사용률, 그리고 스페인 내 아동과 노인 간의 디지털 격차와 같은 주요 디지털 평등 문제를 다룹니다.
HP Inc. (NYSE: HPQ) et la Fondation HP ont lancé le 2025 Digital Equity Accelerator, ciblant les organisations à but non lucratif en Grèce, en Indonésie, au Nigeria et en Espagne. Le programme vise à combler la fracture numérique en soutenant les organisations qui aident les jeunes et les adultes déconnectés à acquérir des compétences numériques.
Les organisations à but non lucratif sélectionnées recevront USD 100 000 en subventions, une technologie HP d'une valeur d'environ USD 100 000 et six mois de soutien programmatique. Les candidatures sont ouvertes jusqu'au 12 février 2025. L'initiative a déjà aidé 27 organisations à élargir leur portée de plus de 9 millions lors de ses trois premières années.
Le programme aborde des lacunes significatives en matière d'équité numérique dans les pays ciblés, où les défis incluent : un taux de compétences numériques de base de 52 % en Grèce, un taux de NEET de 25,80 % chez les jeunes en Indonésie, un taux d'utilisation d'Internet de 28 % au Nigeria malgré le fait qu'il dispose du plus grand marché TIC d'Afrique, et des disparités numériques entre les enfants et les générations plus âgées en Espagne.
HP Inc. (NYSE: HPQ) und die HP Stiftung haben den 2025 Digital Equity Accelerator ins Leben gerufen, der sich an gemeinnützige Organisationen in Griechenland, Indonesien, Nigeria und Spanien richtet. Das Programm zielt darauf ab, die digitale Kluft zu überbrücken, indem es Organisationen unterstützt, die disconnected Jugendliche und Erwachsene dabei helfen, digitale Fähigkeiten zu erwerben.
Ausgewählte gemeinnützige Organisationen erhalten USD 100.000 in Zuschüssen, HP-Technologie im Wert von etwa USD 100.000 und sechs Monate programmatischen Support. Die Bewerbungen sind bis zum 12. Februar 2025 geöffnet. Die Initiative hat bereits 27 Organisationen geholfen, ihre Reichweite in den ersten drei Jahren um über 9 Millionen zu erweitern.
Das Programm adressiert bedeutende digitale Ungleichheiten in den Ziel-Ländern, wo Herausforderungen bestehen wie: Der Anteil grundlegender digitaler Fähigkeiten von 52% in Griechenland, die NEET-Quote von 25,80% bei Jugendlichen in Indonesien, der Internetnutzungsanteil von 28% in Nigeria trotz des größten ICT-Marktes Afrikas, und die digitalen Unterschiede zwischen Kindern und älteren Generationen in Spanien.
- Program has successfully expanded reach by over 9 million through 27 organizations in first three years
- Substantial support package worth $200,000 per selected nonprofit
- Geographic expansion to four new countries in 2025
- Company has reached 45 million people through digital equity initiatives since 2021
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Insights
The launch of HP's 2025 Digital Equity Accelerator represents a strategic CSR initiative but has minimal direct financial impact on HP's bottom line. The combined
The program's focus on AI-powered solutions and digital skills training aligns with current market trends, particularly the projected
The expansion of HP's Digital Equity Accelerator into Greece, Indonesia, Nigeria and Spain strategically positions HP in emerging markets with significant digital transformation potential. The focus on AI integration and digital skills development could serve as a testing ground for HP's educational technology solutions and market penetration strategies in these regions.
The program's evolution to include AI-powered solutions is particularly noteworthy, as it could provide HP with valuable insights into local technology adoption patterns and user needs in diverse markets. However, the scale of investment and program reach remains too modest to significantly influence HP's technological market position or create substantial new business opportunities in the target regions.
Accelerator will support nonprofits in Greece, Indonesia, Nigeria, and Spain to bridge the digital divide
News Highlights
- Applications are now open for The Digital Equity Accelerator. Qualified organizations in Greece, Indonesia, Nigeria, and Spain are invited to apply until February 12, 2025.
- The Digital Equity Accelerator, a joint initiative between HP Inc. and the HP Foundation, helps nonprofit organizations scale innovative approaches to meet digital inclusion needs among youth and adults who are historically disconnected.
- In its first three years, the Accelerator helped 27 participating organizations expand their reach by more than 9 million.
PALO ALTO, Calif., Jan. 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- To bridge the global digital divide and build the future of work, HP Inc. (NYSE: HPQ) and the HP Foundation are launching the 2025 Digital Equity Accelerator and its call for submissions. This year, the Accelerator has evolved to focus on equipping historically disconnected youth and adults with the critical skills needed to participate and thrive in an increasingly digital economy. Selected nonprofit organizations will receive USD
“At HP, we believe in harnessing technology to drive positive, lasting change, and we are dedicated to closing the digital divide for youth and adults who have been historically disconnected from digital access so they can succeed in an increasingly competitive digital economy,” said Michele Malejki, Global Head of Social Impact, HP Inc., and Director, HP Foundation. “As we enter our fourth year of the Digital Equity Accelerator, we are inspired by the progress made so far and are excited to see the innovative, AI-powered solutions that the 2025 cohort will bring forward to address digital equity challenges.”
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Since 2022, Accelerator alumni have driven progress for many, advancing digital equity for educators, women, and disconnected youth, among others.
2025 Program Countries: Driving Digital Equity in Greece, Indonesia, Nigeria, and Spain
HP has strategically selected countries to address specific digital equity gaps. These countries represent diverse challenges in digital equity, aligning with HP's commitment to foster global digital inclusion.
- Greece: Greece faces significant digital skill gaps, particularly among refugees, with only
52% of the population equipped with basic digital skills. [1] - Indonesia: According to BPS data for 2023,
25.80% of Indonesian youth are classified as NEET (Not in Education, Employment, or Training), with female youth facing double the unemployment rate compared to their male counterparts. This underscores the urgent need to address the digital skills gap and empower young Indonesians to thrive in the digital era. [2] - Nigeria: Nigeria, despite having Africa’s largest Information and Communications Technology (ICT) market, only has
28% of its population using the internet, leaving many youth without employment or education opportunities. [3] - Spain: While Spain ranks high in digital skills, there are still disparities, particularly among children and older generations, leaving gaps in access and job readiness for underserved communities.[4]
Global Digital Divide Limits Equal Access to Educational and Economic Opportunities
The growing digital divide continues to reshape education and economic landscapes, impacting the future workforce and overall societal inclusion. According to the Global Education Coalition (GEC) report (2024), significant challenges persist despite progress:
- Digital Inequity: A vast proportion of schools globally remain unconnected, with only
40% of primary,50% of lower secondary, and65% of upper secondary schools having internet access, leaving millions of students without essential online resources. - Educational Shortfalls: More than one in five (
23.5% ) young people (aged 15-24) are not in education, employment or training, while only45% of lower secondary teachers feel adequately trained to integrate technology into their teaching, even after receiving ICT training. - Gender and Regional Disparities: In Africa, only
36% of the population has internet access, with women being16% less likely than men to use mobile internet, highlighting the need for gender-equitable solutions.
According the World Economic Forum’s Future of Jobs (2023), the skilled workforce is still diminishing, leaving employers without access to the talent needed to fill needed jobs:
- Global Talent Shortages: By 2030, the global economy could face a shortage of over 85 million skilled workers, potentially leading to an
$8.5 trillion shortfall in annual revenues if not addressed. According to a recent report, investing in AI-skilling for women and girls can unlock a staggering$212 billion for the global economy. [5]
HP’s Commitment to Digital Equity and Sustainable Impact
Since 2021, HP has been on a journey to accelerate digital equity for 150 million people by 2030, having reached 45 million people through 2023. This year’s evolving focus on equipping youth and adults with critical skills reflects HP’s commitment to bridging the digital divide and supporting economic inclusion. The Digital Equity Accelerator remains a cornerstone of this effort, investing in nonprofits to scale innovative solutions and create a more connected and inclusive world.
For more information on the Digital Equity Accelerator, please visit the website.
About HP
HP Inc. (NYSE: HPQ) is a global technology leader and creator of solutions that enable people to bring their ideas to life and connect to the things that matter most. Operating in more than 170 countries, HP delivers a wide range of innovative and sustainable devices, services and subscriptions for personal computing, printing, 3D printing, hybrid work, gaming, and more. For more information, please visit: http://www.hp.com.
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