Interledger Foundation Fellowship 2026
A 12-month global fellowship funding individuals working to expand digital financial access for underserved populations. Fellows receive funding, mentorship, and global exposure to build projects at the intersection of open financial infrastructure, AI, and community impact.
One of the few fellowships explicitly funding the intersection of AI and financial inclusion — and open to developers, educators, and advocates, not just researchers. Deadline is June 15: 5 days away.
The Interledger Foundation Fellowship Program is a 12-month initiative supporting individuals building solutions to expand access to digital financial systems for underserved and unbanked populations globally. The foundation’s focus is on open financial infrastructure — removing the technical, regulatory, and community barriers that prevent people from participating in the digital economy.
What fellows work on:
- Open payment infrastructure and interoperability
- AI-powered tools for financial inclusion
- Policy and advocacy for equitable digital finance
- Community education and adoption programs
- Developer tooling for open financial standards
Who is eligible:
- Researchers, developers, educators, and advocates
- Working on digital financial inclusion or related challenges
- Open to all backgrounds — proposals evaluated on merit and impact potential
- Global — no geographic restriction
What the fellowship provides:
- Funding for a 12-month project (amount commensurate with proposal scope)
- Mentorship from Interledger Foundation network
- Global exposure and community connections
- Platform to turn proposals into real-world impact
Key dates:
- Application deadline: June 15, 2026 (11:59 PM EDT)
- Programme duration: 12 months from acceptance
Apply directly through the Interledger Foundation’s official fellowship page. Verify current funding amounts and application requirements before submitting.