Estonia’s call for World Summit Awards 2021 is open

We would like to introduce you to the World Summit Awards (WSA). WSA is a nomination-based award system focused on promoting local digital innovation with a strong societal impact. 

With over 17 years of international experience, WSA is an international platform for cutting-edge examples from 182 countries, including Estonia, showing how ICTs can improve society. Winners benefit not only from a one-time financial reward but a lifelong partnership and integration.

Estonia’s call for WSA is now open until 30.09.2020!

Winner benefits:

  • Invitation to the WSA Global Congress

  • Integration into a network of internationally recognized digital content developers

  • Access to the WSA community of global experts and industry leaders in over 180 countries

  • Interaction with world-renowned sponsors and partners of the WSA community

  • Workshops specially shaped for the winners' needs

  • Special placement on WSA website, youtube channel, and social media promotion

  • Long-term coverage within WSA editorial channels

We will choose 8 nominations, one for each category.

Eligibility:

  • WSA is strictly restricted to digital applications with a strong benefit for society and a high local value.
  • Submissions for WSA 2021 can contain all mobile and web-based applications, such as apps, webpages, applications for wearables, kiosk installations, SMS-based products, platforms, data initiatives, etc. There is no limitation regarding the platforms or channels the projects work with.
  • No ideas, drafts, demonstrations, or concepts are accepted. All submitted projects must be market-ready or already on the market and max. 2 years old at the date of nomination.
  • WSA focuses on content depth, strategic value, and local impact of a product.

WSA timeline:
  • September 30, 2021: WSA call for Estonia's nominations closes
  • October/December 2021: WSA Online Jury processes all submitted products to select the shortlist
  • December 2021: Announcement of the WSA Shortlist
  • January 2022: WSA Grand Jury evaluates WSA Shortlist to select WSA winners
  • End of January 2022:  Winners Announcement
  • March 2022: WSA Winners will be presented and awarded at the WSA Global Congress

Review the WSA contest rules & conditions and apply to be nominated from Estonia.

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