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ICSEC Catalyst Fund – Pilot Round 2026 Now Open

ICSEC is launching the ICSEC Catalyst Fund – Pilot Round 2026 to support initiatives that advance computer science, AI, and STEM education through locally meaningful and contextually innovative approaches.

Grant Amount

USD 20,000

Supporting One Project

Application Deadline

22 July 2026

23:59 JST (UTC+9)

Project Completion

31 December 2027

Funding Priorities

What we are looking for

  • Curriculum and learning resource development
  • Teacher and mentor development
  • Regional educator networks and communities of practice
  • Regional or national ecosystem-building initiatives
  • Projects connected to primary and secondary public education

How Applications Are Assessed

Selection Criteria

Applications will be reviewed based on the following three criteria.

Contextually Innovative

Addresses genuine local educational needs through approaches that are rooted in the local context and may inspire others.

Execution Capability

Demonstrates the experience, commitment, and capacity required to successfully implement the proposed project.

Learning Value for the ICSEC Community

Generates insights, practices, or resources that can be shared and adapted across the ICSEC community.

Pilot Round 2026

Key Dates

  1. Application Deadline

    22 July 2026

  2. Notification

    By 31 July 2026

  3. Project Start

    1 August 2026

  4. Project Completion

    31 December 2027