ISLAMABAD, Mar 04 (APP):JazzWorld, Pakistan’s leading integrated digital ServiceCo, Wednesday announces a partnership with the GSMA’s Mobile for Development Foundation (“GSMA Foundation”) to co-fund digital innovation projects in Pakistan that are supported by the GSMA Innovation Fund.
The partnership was formalized with a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed in Barcelona during Mobile World Congress, in the presence of Aamir Ibrahim, CEO of JazzWorld, and John Giusti, Chief Regulatory Officer of GSMA and President of the GSMA Foundation.
Under the terms of the MoU, JazzWorld will collaborate with the GSMA Innovation Fund to co-fund the Pakistani start-ups selected as grantees in the GSMA Innovation Fund’s 2026 funding rounds. In addition to financial support, JazzWorld may also provide in-kind contributions including ecosystem visibility and capacity building support to help selected projects scale.
“JazzWorld has a strong track record of working with the Pakistan’s entrepreneurs to accelerate digital innovation in Pakistan. We look forward to collaborating further with the GSMA Foundation to support the next generation of entrepreneurs who are building locally-relevant digital solutions that generate growth for Pakistani communities across various service verticals,” said Aamir Ibrahim, CEO, JazzWorld.
“As part of VEON Group, JazzWorld is an essential player in shaping the digital landscape in Pakistan. We are delighted to collaborate with them to enhance the support of the GSMA Innovation Fund for entrepreneurs who drive positive social impact in Pakistan.” John Giusti, Chief Regulatory Officer, GSMA and President of the GSMA Foundation.
The GSMA Innovation Fund (the “Fund”) identifies and supports start-ups with models that drive positive social, economic, and climate impact through mobile technology in developing countries. Projects are selected by the GSMA Foundation transparently and on a competitive basis through a rigorous evaluation process following publicly-announced funding rounds.