Call for Applications: World Innovation Summit for Education (WISE) Prize 2024 for Education ($1 million Prize)
About World Innovation Summit for Education (WISE)
Since its inception in 2009, the WISE Awards and WISE Prize for Education have recognized and celebrated over 100 innovative solutions and individuals in the field of education globally. Over the past 15 years, many of these initiatives have grown to be more impactful, contributing significantly to the work of WISE, expanding to new regions, and more. The vision for these awards and prize, initially inspired by Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, aimed to elevate key players in the realm of education.
In 2024, WISE is embarking on the next phase of the WISE Prize, consolidating it into a singular initiative. This new iteration will identify a group of finalists to participate in a comprehensive competition. WISE will provide support through capacity building and mentorship to organizations addressing novel challenges in education.
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The revamped WISE Prize will engage with the selected finalists over the course of one year to develop solutions addressing specific education challenges. The key challenges for this edition include:
- Improving the teaching of the Arabic language: Developing solutions to enhance the effectiveness of teaching, acquisition, and use of the Arabic language.
- Accelerating foundational literacies: Creating personalized learning tools to expedite basic literacy and numeracy skills, particularly in under-resourced areas.
- Addressing challenges in A.I.: Designing tech-based interventions to equip youth with skills to navigate challenges arising from the increasing presence of A.I. in the market and society, such as biases and disinformation.
Requirements for Eligibility at World Innovation Summit for Education (WISE)
Any legally registered organization, including colleges, universities, academic networks, schools, civil society, community organizations, governments, international agencies, private-sector companies, and non-profit entities working in the education field, can apply.
Organizations must be operational for at least 12 months with established programs or products.
Representation from any education sector is welcome, including pre-primary, primary, secondary, tertiary, EdTech, vocational training, higher education, special needs education, informal learning, and lifelong learning.
Applications should be for original works and projects, submitted by a representative actively involved in the project.
Prize Details:
Organizations submit proposals to address one of three education challenges.
A shortlist undergoes a thorough due diligence process.
An external committee of education experts identifies 4-6 finalists.
Finalists develop an education solution over a 12-month period.
Financial support of $100k – $150k USD is provided to support solution development.
Access to tailored mentorship and capacity-building for team members.
Progress monitoring and support from WISE.
A $1 million USD Prize* awarded at the 2025 WISE Summit.
Timeline:
Submission deadline: March 15, 2024, 17:00 GMT.
Shortlisted projects undergo due diligence: April – August 2024.
External committee reviews shortlisted applications.
Finalists announced: October 2024.
Solution development, support, and mentorship: November 2024 – November 2025.
$1 million Prize* awarded at the 2025 WISE Summit.
Don’t miss the chance to be part of this transformative initiative. Apply by March 15, 2024