Welcome to the first issue of the Frontier Tech Hub’s regular newsletter, with a wide range of updates from across the Hub.

During the Frontier Technologies Hub sixth call for applications, almost two-thirds of the blockchain applications we received wanted to pilot the technology in East Africa.

During our sixth call for Frontier Technologies pilots we received 23 applications for innovations which contained an AI component. Of these applications, 13 sought to test machine learning innovations in South Asia.

Three challenges we explored in a community meetup.

Here are five pieces of advice for current and future pioneers: things to consider when filling out a Livestreaming application form, or building a team and kicking off a pilot journey.