The WSA Young Innovators are a special recognition for young people under 26 years of age, using ICTs to take action on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs). The submitted solutions have to include:
- development by young innovators under the age of 26 (born on or after January 1, 1997)
- digital impact solutions
- market ready or already launched on the market
About World Summit Awards (WSA)
The World Summit Awards (WSA) is an awards system, selecting and promoting local digital innovation to improve society. Combing an ongoing series of international events with a global network of experts, mentors, start-ups, social entrepreneurs, jurors, speakers, government leaders, academia and civil society,WSA was initiated in 2003 in the framework of the United Nations’ World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS), mandated by the WSIS Plan of Action, and cooperates with UNESCO and UNIDO.,and is organized by the International Center for New Media ... continue reading
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WSA Young Innovators Award
Aim and Benefits of WSA Young Innovators Award
The WSA is a non-monetary award system with a focus on sustainable knowledge transfer through a worldwide network. This means that winners benefit not from a one time financial reward, but a lifelong partnership and integration - Network Capital.
By participating in the World Summit Awards, nominated teams and social entrepreneurs gain recognition for their outstanding achievements and become part of a global learning community of exceptional innovators. Connect4Impact with like-minded individuals, access mentorship opportunities, and foster collaborations that can amplify the impact of creative digitalsolutions.
Winners of the WSA Benefits
- 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 over 180 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.
Requirements for WSA Young Innovators Award Qualification
The WSA Young Innovators Award is an open call. The participation in the WSA Young Innovators is open to any entrepreneur, company, student group or project team - at least one of the founding members and the majority of the team must be under the age of 26 (born on or after January 1, 1997).
- Eligible for young citizens of all UN member states, WSA Young Innovators is open to every start-up, social entrepreneur, NGO, student or individual!
- The participation in the WSA Young Innovators is open to any entrepreneur, company, student group or project team - at least one of the founding members and the majority of the team must be under the age of 26 (born on or after January 1, 1997).
- Submissions for the WSA Young Innovators can contain all mobile and web-based solutions, such as: apps, web pages, applications for wearables, kiosk installations, SMS based products, games and interactive productions. There is no limitation regarding the platforms or channels the solutions work with.
- All submissions have to be launched products. No drafts, ideas or unfinished projects can be accepted.
Interview date, Process and Venue for WSA Young Innovators Award
Application Deadline
November 10, 2023
How to Apply
Interested and qualified? Go to
World Summit Awards (WSA) on db.icnm.net to apply
For more details visit: WSA website.
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