Inter-American Development Bank Launches Regional Call for Proposals: "AI Here!"

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The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), in partnership with Ceibal and implemented by Socialab, has launched a regional call for proposals to identify and support innovative solutions that integrate artificial intelligence (AI) into education systems across Latin America and the Caribbean. The call, titled "AI Here!", aims to map, showcase, and strengthen AI applications that are already making an impact in educational settings. This initiative is inspired by the IDB's report, "Artificial Intelligence and Education: Building the Future Through Digital Transformation," which offers evidence-based recommendations to guide education systems in their digital transformation journeys.

Key Takeaways:

  • The IDB, Ceibal, and Socialab have partnered to launch a regional call for proposals, "AI Here!", to support innovative AI solutions in education systems across Latin America and the Caribbean.
  • The call will be open from July 15 to August 15, 2025, and welcomes proposals already being implemented in schools in any of the IDB's 26 borrowing member countries.
  • The initiative aims to identify and support solutions that integrate AI into education systems, with a focus on real-world classroom experiences.
  • Proposals must address at least one of three challenges: (1) AI for improved learning, (2) AI for access and educational continuity, or (3) AI for education system management.
  • The three selected initiatives will receive regional visibility, tailored technical support from Ceibal's EduIA Lab, and travel and accommodation to participate in the EduIA regional conference in Montevideo, Uruguay.
  • The partnership is inspired by the IDB's report, "Artificial Intelligence and Education: Building the Future Through Digital Transformation," which offers evidence-based recommendations for education systems' digital transformation journeys.
  • The initiative seeks to move from potential to proof, with solutions that are being implemented and help strengthen education through the responsible and ethical use of AI.

Statistics:

  • 26: The number of borrowing member countries of the IDB participating in the call.
  • July 15 to August 15, 2025: The timeline for the call for proposals.
  • 3: The number of challenges that proposals must address: AI for improved learning, AI for access and educational continuity, or AI for education system management.
  • 3: The number of initiatives that will be selected and will receive awards and benefits.

Sources:

  • Inter-American Development Bank press release. No date.
  • "Artificial Intelligence and Education: Building the Future Through Digital Transformation." No date.
  • Ceibal mission statement. No date.
  • Socialab website. No date.
  • IDB website. No date.