About the World Summit Award
The World Summit Award (WSA) selects digital solutions with a positive impact on society and the environment. It started in 2003 as part of the UN World Summit on the Information Society, runs under UNESCO patronage and is active in 182 UN member states. WSA Austria is the Austrian selection, and Austria is the leading winner country worldwide.
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The World Summit Award is a unique ecosystem for digital innovation.
The WSA selects local digital innovations and supports projects that have a significant positive impact on society and the environment.
The WSA combines an ongoing series of international events and activities with a global network of start-ups, social entrepreneurs, mentors, jurors, speakers, experts, heads of government, scientists and civil society.
United Nations Framework
Sustainable Development Goals
The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the blueprint for a better and more sustainable future for all. The eight WSA categories are aligned with the SDGs.
World Summit Information Society
The World Summit on the Information Society was initiated by the UN to reduce the digital divide. The WSA is part of this process.
UNESCO Patronage
The WSA operates under the patronage of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
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From Vienna to Santiago de Chile — the WSA connects digital changemakers from over 180+ countries at the annual Global Congress.
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