Call for AI solutions that empower small businesses to trade globally – ICC

Call for AI solutions that empower small businesses to trade globally – ICC

Call for AI solutions that empower small businesses to trade globally – ICC

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Publish Date: 2026-02-09 10:14:00

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  • The Small Business Champions Initiative is seeking innovative solutions and initiatives that help micro-, small-, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) leverage artificial intelligence (AI) for international trade.
  • AI offers MSMEs opportunities to optimize supply chains, reduce costs, and overcome trade barriers through real-time analytics, shipment tracking, disruption anticipation, and regulatory navigation.
  • The initiative encourages submissions from individuals, industry associations, chambers of commerce, NGOs, and partnerships, focusing on AI-powered tools, training programs, and other efforts linked to enabling MSMEs in international trade.
  • Winning proposals will be invited to the ITU’s AI for Good Global Summit on 8 July 2026.
  • The submission deadline for the initiative is 16 March 2026.
  • The initiative aims to accelerate progress and help more small businesses succeed in global markets.
  • For full details, including FAQs and application procedures, download the Small Business Champions call document.