World Bank 2026 Youth Summit Pitch Competition

About

A pitch competition designed for young innovators and entrepreneurs, offering them the chance to showcase their projects aimed at addressing critical global issues such as job creation and education. Participants will benefit from professional training, expert feedback, and the opportunity for mentorship from industry leaders, along with potential travel support for winners.

Benefits

• 🎤Professional Pitch Training
  Participants receive training for their presentations before the finals.
• 🧑‍🏫 Technical Advisor Feedback
  Access to feedback from technical advisors to refine projects.
• 🌍One-on-One Expert Guidance
  Winners receive customized guidance from IFC experts.
• ✈️ Travel Support
  Potential travel support to Beijing for winners, subject to eligibility and visa.
• 🌐Global Development Network Exposure
  Increased visibility through connections with the global development network.

Eligibility Criteria

• Open to youth innovators and entrepreneurs aged 18 to 35
• Teams can have a maximum of 5 members
• All team members must be from World Bank Group member countries
• Projects should ideally focus on job creation, education, skills development, and technology innovation
• Encouraged to address solutions for vulnerable and conflict-affected countries

Participation Commitments

• Must submit a project proposal by the application deadline
• Teams must consist of members from World Bank Group member countries
• Participation in the finals requires attendance at the event
• Winners must be available for follow-up mentorship sessions.

Target Sector

Focus on innovation in job creation, education, and technology

Target Location

Open to participants from World Bank Group member countries worldwide