WISE Awards Program 2026/2027

Deadline: Jun 27, 2026

other

12 months (duration)

partially funded

To Apply

Please visit the application link below to apply.

Opportunity Overview

Applications are now open for the WISE Awards Program 2026/2027. This prestigious global initiative recognizes and supports outstanding innovations in education. Below, you'll find all the essential details about this opportunity.

📖 About WISE Awards Program

The WISE Awards Program is a global initiative that identifies and supports innovative education solutions. Each finalist enters a 12-month structured development program, which includes:

Dedicated funding to refine their solution.
Expert mentorship and hands-on support.
A chance to compete for a $1 million prize pool, awarded at the WISE 13 Summit at the end of the development year.

🎁 Benefits of WISE Awards Program

Participants in the WISE Awards Program will receive the following benefits:

1. Development Funding

$100,000–$125,000 USD to design and refine their solution over 12 months. This funding is available to every finalist, regardless of their final placing.

2. Tailored Mentorship

One-on-one coaching.
Bi-monthly check-ins.
In-person workshops with specialist advisors and fellow finalists.

3. Qatar Innovation Ecosystem

Facilitated connections to WISE’s local innovation partners in Qatar. (Note: These are introductions, not guaranteed partnerships.)

4. Global Network & Visibility

Access to WISE’s 60,000+ global community.
Opportunity to present on the global stage at the WISE 13 Summit.

5. Finalist Funding

Each finalist receives $100,000–$125,000 USD to develop their solution into a minimum viable product over 12 months.

6. Prize Fund

A $1 million prize pool is split among the top three winners at the WISE 13 Summit to support further scaling and evidence generation for their solutions.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

The WISE Awards Program is open to legally registered organizations working in any field of education. Individuals are not eligible to apply.

Eligible Organization Types:

Universities, colleges, and academic networks.
Schools and school networks.
Civil society and community organizations.
Government and public agencies.
International and intergovernmental agencies.
Private-sector companies.
Non-profit entities.

Eligible Education Sectors:

Pre-primary, primary, secondary, and tertiary education.
EdTech and digital learning.
Vocational training and higher education.
Special needs and inclusive education.
Informal learning and lifelong learning.
Early childhood development.

📅 Application Date and Process

Application Deadline: 27 June, 2026
To apply, visit the official application website.

ℹ️ Additional Information

For more details about the WISE Awards Program, visit the official WISE Awards Program page.

Good luck to all applicants! This is a unique opportunity to scale your innovative education solution and make a global impact. 🌍

Benefits

Development Funding: $100,000–$125,000 USD available to every finalist.
Tailored Mentorship: 1-to-1 coaching, bi-monthly check-ins, and in-person workshops.
Qatar Innovation Ecosystem: Facilitated connections to WISE’s local innovation partners.
Global Network & Visibility: Access to WISE’s 60,000+ global community and presentation at WISE 13 Summit.
Finalist Funding: $100–125K USD.
Prize Fund: $1,000,000 USD split among top three winners.