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Applications are currently being accepted for the European Union - WSA Global Award 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
The World Summit Awards (WSA) Global Award is an international initiative that identifies and promotes digital innovations with strong social impact. It is not a funding program but a global recognition platform that showcases solutions addressing real-world challenges through technology.The program is designed to highlight digital products and services that contribute meaningfully to sustainable development and societal improvement.
Invitation to the WSA Global Congress including:
Pitching seminars
Pitching session in front of an international audience during the Congress
A program of specially crafted workshops for the winners
Invitation to the prestigious award ceremony
Board and lodging for the duration of the Congress (only on-site events)
Eye to eye exchange with speakers, jurors and international guests
Integration into a network of internationally recognized digital content developers
Access to the WSA community of global experts and industry leaders in 182 countries
Interaction with world-renowned sponsors and partners of the WSA community
Workshops specially shaped for the winners' needs
Special placement on WSA website, youtube channel and social media promotion
Long-term coverage within WSA editorial channels
Presentation of the winning solutions in the WSA Catalogue (print publication)
Winners certificate
Nominees' Benefits
A nomination for the WSA is already a win - these are the rewards
More coverage of your product. WSA provides nominees with press templates to help them to gain the attention of national media with support of the WSA national experts
WSA nominee seal to use on websites, social media channels and publications
Opportunity to receive feedback from the jurors.
Being nominated for the WSA means to be the best in the respective country in one of our 8 categories. Experience has shown that this qualification can immensely improve outreach.
Eligible applicants include:
Individuals
Startups and companies
Non-governmental organizations (NGOs)
Public institutions
Social enterprises
Innovation teams and organizations
Geographic Eligibility
Open to participants from UN member states
Open to UNESCO member states
Solution Requirements
To be eligible, submissions must:
Be market-ready digital solutions
Demonstrate real-world social impact
Be actively used or deployed
Be generally no older than 3 years
Be significantly updated if older
