HP selects Nigeria cohort for 2025 Digital Equity Accelerator

HP Inc. (NYSE: HPQ) and the HP Foundation have announced the selection of eight nonprofit organisations in Greece, Indonesia, Nigeria, and Spain for the 2025 Digital Equity Accelerator (Accelerator).

The Accelerator will provide the 2025 cohort with a $100,000 grant, HP technology ($100,000 value), and six months of virtual training to strengthen capacity and drive digital inclusion.

The Global Head of Social Impact, HP Inc. and Executive Director, HP Foundation, Michele Malejki, emphasised the future of work depends on equitable access to technology, digital skills and opportunity.

Malejki said through the Digital Equity Accelerator, HP is empowering nonprofits to bridge the digital divide, ensuring disconnected adolescents and adults have the tools and training needed to thrive in an increasingly digital world.

“By investing in these organizations, we are not just expanding access—we are powering the future of work,” Malejki.

Malejki noted that a $1 trillion-plus digital divide is limiting billions from achieving equal access to education and economic opportunities.

Malejki said through the Accelerator, HP collaborates with a network of partners to help nonprofit organizations scale digital equity solutions.

The Managing Director, Southern Africa,Yesh Surjoodeen, said, “With access to technology, digital literacy, AI tools, and digital skills content, disconnected adolescents and adults can unlock their potential and pursue meaningful careers. HP Nigeria is honored to be part of this year’s 2025 Digital Equity Accelerator and congratulates She-Code Africa Women Tech Initiative and Slum2School for their selection to the 2025 Cohort.”

The Accelerator helps nonprofits scale digital equity programs for disconnected adults and adolescents to power the future of work.

The 2025 Digital Equity Accelerator cohort for Nigeria include, She-Code Africa Women Tech Initiative (She Code Africa) and Slum to School Initiative (Slum2School Africa), while Greece cohorts are Socialinnov (Social Impact and Innovation) and Smile of the Child (TSoC).

Cohorts in Indonesia include, Solve Education Foundation and Markoding (Daya Kreasi Anak Bangsa Foundation); Spain are AlmaNatura Foundation and Fundación Esplai Ciudadanía Comprometida (Committed Citizenship Esplai Foundation)

Since 2022, the Accelerator has helped expand the reach of 27 nonprofit organisations in Brazil, Canada, India, Malaysia, Mexico, Poland, South Africa, and the U.S. by more than nine million people.

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