About Organisation
The Interledger Foundation is a global non-profit organisation dedicated to advancing open, interoperable payment systems that promote financial inclusion and equitable access to digital economies. Through education, research, partnerships, and community-building initiatives, the Foundation empowers students, developers, educators, and innovators to create solutions that improve access to financial services worldwide. By supporting open technologies such as the Interledger Protocol, the organisation encourages collaboration across institutions and communities while fostering innovation in digital finance. Its programmes aim to build inclusive financial infrastructure, strengthen digital skills, and create opportunities for people to participate in a more accessible global economy.
About the Grant
The Interledger on Campus Education Mini Grant 2026 supports student-led projects that promote learning, innovation, and awareness around open payments and digital financial inclusion. The programme funds initiatives including workshops, hackathons, student research, awareness campaigns, community outreach, policy publications, and prototype development. Designed to strengthen leadership among university students, the grant encourages experimentation with interoperable payment technologies and inclusive financial systems. Projects should create meaningful educational experiences while expanding understanding of digital financial infrastructure. The programme also aims to foster collaboration between students, universities, and local communities to encourage practical innovation and long-term engagement with financial technology.
Who can Apply?
The Interledger on Campus Education Mini Grant 2026 is open to student-led organisations at accredited universities worldwide. Existing student clubs as well as newly formed groups are eligible to apply. Every project must be initiated and managed by students with support from a faculty advisor or university administrator. Proposed activities should focus on open payments, digital financial inclusion, financial technology education, research, innovation, or community engagement. Projects must be completed within three months and before the programme deadline. Applicants should demonstrate clear objectives, achievable outcomes, responsible budgeting, and the potential to create lasting educational and community impact.
How to Apply?
Eligible student organisations should prepare a project proposal outlining objectives, planned activities, expected outcomes, implementation timeline, and budget requirements. Applications should clearly explain how the project promotes open payments, digital financial inclusion, or financial technology education. Student groups must obtain support from a faculty advisor or university administrator and submit the completed application before the programme deadline.
Application Deadline
The application deadline is 31 July 2026.
Last Date To Apply
For more information, please visit the grant website here.
