Call For Applications: The World Bank Group Youth Summit 2024 Pitch Competition
๐ Calling all young change-makers! ๐
The World Bank Group (WBG) is thrilled to announce the launch of the WBG Youth Summit 2024 Pitch Competition, inviting innovative proposals to tackle global challenges. If you’re between 18 and 35 and passionate about making a difference, this is your chance to shine on a global stage!
What’s in Store: The Pitch Competition offers a dynamic platform for presenting your ideas to a global audience through captivating pitch decks. We’re seeking innovative solutions to address key issues faced by kids in FCV-affected areas, women in technology, and rural youth’s digital inclusion.
Key Themes:
- Bridging the Digital Divide: Promoting digital inclusion and establishing reliable connectivity for universal access.
- Intelligence for Good: Harnessing artificial intelligence to combat socioeconomic inequalities and drive meaningful change.
- Sustainable Technology: Showcasing digital innovations that advance sustainable living and contribute to a low-carbon economy.
Your Journey:
- Refine Your Idea and Prepare Your Pitch: April 2024 Shortlisted individuals/teams will receive feedback on their pitch decks and may be invited to a virtual interview with World Bank technical experts.
- Pitch Your Idea at the Youth Summit: May 30th โ 31st, 2024. Finalists will present their ideas at the 2024 World Bank Youth Summit in Washington, D.C. Travel expenses, including lodging and a stipend, will be covered for one representative per team.
Deadline: March 1, 2024
Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to showcase your innovation on a global stage! Click HERE to apply now and be part of driving positive change worldwide. Let’s make a difference together! ๐
