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Applications are currently being accepted for the World Innovation Summit for Education (WISE) Awards Program 2026/2027. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
A global award program that identifies outstanding education innovations and provides the funding, mentorship, and development support they need to reach scale.Every finalist enters a structured 12-month development program — receiving dedicated funding, expert mentorship, and hands-on support to develop their solution. The $1 million prize pool is awarded at the WISE 13 Summit at the close of that development year, not at the point of selection.
$100,000–$125,000 USD to design and refine their solution over 12 months — available to every finalist regardless of final placing.
1-to-1 coaching, bi-monthly check-ins, and in-person workshops with specialist advisors and fellow finalists.
Facilitated connections to WISE’s local innovation partners in Qatar. These are facilitated introductions, not guaranteed partnerships.
Access to WISE’s 60,000+ global community — and the stage at WISE 13 Summit to present to a global audience.
Each finalist receives between $100,000–$125,000 USD to develop their solution into a minimum viable product over 12 months, alongside tailored mentorship and coaching.
A $1 million prize pool is split across the top three winners at WISE 13 to support the further scale and evidence-generation of their solutions.
The WISE Prize is open to legally registered organizations working in any field of education. Individuals are not eligible to apply.
Eligible Organization Types
All Education Sectors Welcome
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