Applications are now open for the 2026/2027 World Innovation Summit for Education (WISE) Awards Program. 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.
WORTH
- $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.
ELIGIBILITY
- 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
DEADLINE: June 7, 2026
To apply and for more information, visit here
