At Qualcomm, as we continue to invent ahead to push the boundaries of what’s possible, we’re excited about leveraging technology to create more equitable access to high-quality education. Our Wireless Reach initiative will continue to support the potential of "always on, always connected” mobile devices to improve teaching and learning.
Qualcomm Incorporated
San Diego, United States of America
Private sector company
Established : 1985
Education and COVID-19 Response
Objectives
Flagship
Despite efforts towards achieving Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 9 – innovation, industrialization, and infrastructure – nearly half the global population are still lacking access to broadband - disproportionately affecting women, minorities, and poverty-stricken areas. To address global inequality, we must ensure a world where everyone has access to life-changing technology. This can be done trough our efforts in expanding access to mobile, strengthening private-public partnerships, and accelerating the proliferation of 5G.
Regional Focus
Asia and the Pacific
Countries of Interest
China, Viet Nam, Italy, Myanmar
Commitment
At Qualcomm, as we continue to invent ahead to push the boundaries of what’s possible, we’re excited by the opportunities that technology presents in creating more equitable access to high-quality education. Qualcomm is the world’s leading wireless technology innovator and driving force behind 5G. When we connected the phone to the Internet, the mobile revolution was born. Our inventions are the foundation for life-changing products, experiences, and industries. We bring mobile to everybody and are leading the way to a world in which everything can interact seamlessly. We have a long history in bridging the STEM skills gap among students globally, through our Qualcomm® Thinkabit Lab™ and the many strategic partnerships including with FIRST (For the Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology). In addition, our Wireless Reach™ program broadens our impact by bringing advanced wireless technologies to underserved communities around the world, including in the education space, where we are eliminating barriers to the adoption of wireless technology in and out of the classroom.