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The Internet is permanently under construction. Ensuring its stability and security is essential to strengthen user trust and foster Internet growth in Latin America and the Caribbean.

As of early 2024, Latin America has over 533 million internet users, with penetration rates varying by country. In Mexico, internet penetration reached 83.2%, with 107.3 million users, while in Peru, it stood at 74.7% with 25.78 million users. Brazil leads in mobile internet usage with over 176.5 million users. The increase in internet adoption is driven by mobile connectivity, with smartphones being a key enabler across the region​

Internet Strengthening in Latin America and the Caribbean

The Fund for Internet Strengthening in Latin America and the Caribbean supports projects, initiatives or solutions that contribute to the consolidation of a global, open, stable, and secure Internet. Two support formats are available:

• Grants: financial support up to US$30,000 for any project that uses open-source software and/or open-source hardware.
• Awards: recognition from LACNIC and US$10,000 in financial support.

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For 2024, there are four categories that will give out both grants and awards to organizations that are based in and conduct their activities in the LACNIC service region across Latin America and the Caribbean:

• Artificial Intelligence: Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in technical areas such as traffic management, security, resilience, Internet operations and/or the demand generated.
• Internet Stability and Security: Network Architecture and Operation, Traffic Engineering and Interconnection, Cryptography, Security and Resilience, Future Development of the Internet, and a subcategory on  Use and Application of Blockchain Technology for Internet Stability.
• Internet Access and Connectivity: Projects, initiatives to promote connectivity, quality of access, and the strengthening of regional Internet service providers. The category focuses on three themes.
• Open and Free Internet: Projects, initiatives, or solutions that address current challenges faced by Latin America and the Caribbean in relation to the Internet and human rights, as well as digital inclusion at the regional level, rights in the digital environment, such as the right to information, freedom of expression and privacy.

Fund for Internet Strengthening in Latin America and the Caribbean is organized by FRIDA, a program by the Internet Addresses Registry for Latin America (LACNIC) that supports Latin American and Caribbean projects, initiatives, and solutions that contribute to the consolidation of a global, open, stable, and secure Internet.

Apply Now! Deadline is June 29

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