Grant opportunity
WIC Global Youth Leaders Program 2026
The World Internet Conference is selecting Global Youth Leaders for a programme linked to the 2026 WIC Wuzhen Summit, youth forums, training, research and international exchange on digital and internet governance.
- Funder
- World Internet Conference
- Apply by 17:00 GMT+8 on 24 July 2026
- Apply by 17:00 GMT+8 on 24 July 2026: Jul 24, 2026
- Award
- Selected leaders may receive round-trip airfare, catering and accommodation support upon application to attend the 2026 WIC Wuzhen Summit
- Applicant
- Young leaders under 45 with notable accomplishments in internet, ICT, digital governance, AI, business, research, public interest, digital inclusion or related technology fields.
- Discipline
- Data, AI and Digital Technology
- Region
- Global
- Posted
- Jul 2, 2026
Call summary
Overview
The World Internet Conference Global Youth Leadership Program is a flagship initiative for outstanding young people in the global internet field. Selected participants join WIC youth activities around forums, training and research, and may take part in the Wuzhen Summit Youth Forum.
Who can apply
Applicants should be under 45, support the WIC mission, have notable accomplishments in internet-related or ICT-related fields, show international perspective, demonstrate interdisciplinary thinking, and have strong public speaking and presentation skills.
What it supports
- Digital governance
- Internet technology and industry
- AI and data
- Youth leadership
- Wuzhen Summit participation
Funding and duration
- Selected youth leaders receive an official certificate. Round-trip airfare, catering and accommodation for the 2026 WIC Wuzhen Summit are available upon application.
Apply by 17:00 GMT+8 on 24 July 2026
Apply by 17:00 GMT+8 on 24 July 2026: Jul 24, 2026
How to apply
Complete the online application through the official WIC awards system, including personal information, a recommendation letter, supporting documents and an introduction video with transcript.
Call details
Source-based overview
The WIC Global Youth Leadership Program selects outstanding young people in the global internet field and supports a series of activities around forum participation, training and research. The programme seeks applicants under 45 with achievements in internet policy, business, research or public-interest technology fields, including digital inclusion and digital literacy. Selected participants may attend the 2026 WIC Wuzhen Summit, speak at the Youth Forum, receive a WIC Global Youth Leader certificate, join workshops or other WIC activities, and gain access to youth community and internship opportunities. Applications close at 17:00 GMT+8 on 24 July 2026.
Eligibility
Applicants should be under 45, support the WIC mission, have notable accomplishments in internet-related or ICT-related fields, show international perspective, demonstrate interdisciplinary thinking, and have strong public speaking and presentation skills.
Funding and benefits
Selected youth leaders receive an official certificate. Round-trip airfare, catering and accommodation for the 2026 WIC Wuzhen Summit are available upon application.
Themes and supported activities
Digital governance
Internet technology and industry
AI and data
Youth leadership
Wuzhen Summit participation
Deadline and timeline
Apply by 17:00 GMT+8 on 24 July 2026: Apply by 17:00 GMT+8 on 24 July 2026: Jul 24, 2026.
Applicants should confirm the exact deadline time, time zone, required documents, portal steps and any institutional approvals on the official call page before submitting.
How to apply
Complete the online application through the official WIC awards system, including personal information, a recommendation letter, supporting documents and an introduction video with transcript.
Before applying, check eligibility rules, budgets, attachments, page limits, partner requirements, cost-share conditions and whether the opportunity uses an expression of interest, full proposal, registration or nomination stage.