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IBM Impact Accelerator Brings AI and Quantum to the Future of Learning and Work

  • IBM selected four organizations for the 2026 education & workforce development cohort of the IBM Impact Accelerator pro bono program.
  • The cohort addresses global shifts in skills caused by AI & quantum computing to strengthen education-to-workforce pathways.
  • InnovateEDU will co-develop a national AI & Digital Literacy Workforce Dashboard using IBM watsonx to align educator preparation with emerging needs.
  • Colorado OEDIT will partner with IBM to advance AI & quantum readiness through analytics, IBM Qiskit access, & talent development strategies.
  • Ramona Technologies will use IBM Granite models, AI Fairness 360, & watsonx to detect fraud & bias in Latin American job postings while delivering personalized learning via WhatsApp.
  • Udhyam Learning Foundation will expand its Youth Opportunities Platform in India using IBM watsonx & Granite to provide personalized career guidance & opportunity matching.
  • Selected organizations will receive IBM technology & expertise grants through three phases: co-design, development & implementation, & training & transfer.
  • The IBM Impact Accelerator launched in 2022 with a commitment of up to $75 million in cash & in-kind donations through 2028.
  • Previous cohorts have supported 25 organizations & are projected to reach over 7 million people across sectors like agriculture, energy, & supply chains.
  • EY will provide capacity-building workshops & coaching to support the new cohort alongside IBM.
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