ICC-ITC-WTO MSME Group Small Business Champions Competiton 2026

Deadline: Mar 16, 2026

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unfunded

To Apply

Please visit the application link below to apply.

Opportunity Overview

📝 About the Competition

The Small Business Champions Competition was launched in 2021 by the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), the International Trade Centre (ITC), and the WTO Informal Working Group on Micro, Small and Medium Sized Enterprises (MSMEs).

This annual competition provides an opportunity for businesses, industry associations, chambers of commerce, and non-governmental organizations to propose innovative, practical ways of helping small businesses play a more active role in world trade.

🎁 Benefits

Winners of the competition will receive:

Invitation to the AI for Good Global Summit on 8 July 2026.
Access to a fireside chat, summit pass, networking opportunities, and promotion through ICC, ITC, ITU, and WTO MSME Group channels.
Training and mentoring tailored to winners’ needs.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

The competition is open to:

Small businesses developing AI solutions for MSMEs.
Industry associations, chambers of commerce, and NGOs offering training or support in AI and trade.
Partnerships among these groups.

They are looking for:

AI-powered solutions that facilitate international trade for MSMEs.
Training programs, workshops, or campaigns teaching MSMEs how to use AI.
Other initiatives linking small businesses, AI, and global trade.

📅 Application Date and Process

Applications must be submitted through the official application website.

⏳ Application Deadline

16 March, 2026

🔗 Additional Information

View details of the competition on the official WTO website.
Apply directly via the proposal submission link.

Make sure to submit your application before the deadline and take advantage of this exciting opportunity to showcase your innovative ideas! 🚀

Benefits

Winners will be invited to the AI for Good Global Summit (8 July 2026).
Includes a fireside chat, summit pass, networking opportunities, and promotion through ICC, ITC, ITU, and WTO MSME Group channels.
Training and mentoring tailored to winners’ needs.

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