As the UN specialized agency for ICTs, with 193 Member States, over 700 private sector entities as well as 150 years of sector expertise, ITU understands the critical role of ICT solutions in accelerating social and economic development across emerging and developed markets alike. ICT-based applications, solutions, and initiatives are uniquely powerful and effective in improving lives all around the world.  Hence, ITU invites application for Telecom World Award 2019 in Recognising the best in innovative tech solutions with social impact.

Here is why you should participate:

• Win UN recognition as an innovative ICT4D solutions provider
• Benefit from international visibility before, during and after the event
• Network with potential partners, customers as well as leads from the public and private sectors, emerging and developed market
• Engage with governments, policy-makers, as well as regulators at the highest level
• Take part in the SME Programme of capacity building and skills workshops, business matchmaking, as well as networking events
• Also, take home the exclusive ITU Telecom World Award Winner trophy and certificate

What will ITU Telecom World Award get?

The ITU Telecom World Awards features on several categories. Hence, the winners in each category can each win the following awards:

• Global SME Awards
  • Global SME Excellence Award
  • Best business model
  • Most innovative use of ICT
  • Greatest social impact
  • Most scalable solution
• Global Industry Awards
  • Digital inclusion & principles
  • Meaningful connectivity solutions
  • Sustainable impact
• Government Award
• Host Country SME Award
• Recognition of Excellence Certificate

Who can Apply ITU Telecom World Awards?

The ITU Telecom World Awards are open to all exhibitors and sponsors present at ITU Telecom World 2019, whether within a National or Thematic Pavilion, as an Independent Stand or with an SME Workstation.

How to Apply ITU Telecom World Awards 2019?

To apply for the ITU Telecom World Awards 2019, you must make an online submission of the application form. Moreover, applicants will require to fill up an online form in one of the various categories:

1. Apply for SME Awards
2. For Industry Awards(Digital Inclusion & Principles)
3. Industry Awards (Meaningful Connectivity Solutions )
4. Apply for Industry Awards (Sustainable Impact)

A distinguished jury of experts will select a shortlist of Global SME Awards applicants to pitch their solutions onsite at ITU Telecom World. Moreover, winners in each category other than the Global SME Excellence Award will be selected from this shortlist and announced on the final day of the event. Further, the winner of the Global SME Excellence Award will be chosen following live head-to-head pitches during the high-profile Awards Ceremony.

Deadline

The deadline for applications is 19 July 2019. ITU Telecom World encourages early applications, as jury evaluation is an ongoing process and earlier applications are more likely to receive feedback