UNESCO-UNEVOC Global Awards for Innovation in TVET 2026
Deadline: Jan 30, 2026
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unfunded
Opportunity Overview
The UNESCO-UNEVOC Global Awards for Innovation in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) is an international award program that celebrates innovative, inclusive, and sustainable initiatives in TVET. These awards aim to highlight projects that:
- Improve skills training.
- Empower marginalized groups.
- Embed green practices.
- Find creative solutions even in resource-limited settings.
🏆 Benefits of the Awards
Winners of the UNESCO-UNEVOC Global Awards for Innovation in TVET will receive the following benefits:
- Trophy and certificate.
- Invitations to UNESCO-UNEVOC events to present their initiatives.
- Publication in UNESCO-UNEVOC’s database of innovative practices.
- Opportunities for global visibility and dissemination.
- Support for scaling up and replicating initiatives (subject to funding availability).
âś… Eligibility Criteria
The awards are open to:
- Training providers and research institutes.
- Institutions that may self-nominate or be nominated by ministries/national TVET bodies.
đź“… Application Date and Process
- Application Deadline: 30 January, 2026.
- To apply, visit the UNESCO-UNEVOC Global Awards for Innovation in TVET Application Portal.
- Direct application link: Apply Here.
For more details, visit the official website.
Benefits
- Trophy and certificate.
- Invitations to UNESCO-UNEVOC events to present initiatives.
- Publication in UNESCO-UNEVOC’s database of innovative practices.
- Opportunities for global visibility and dissemination.
- Support for scaling up and replicating initiatives (subject to funding availability).









