How to apply to WSA Austria
Every year WSA Austria looks for digital solutions from Austria that solve a problem along the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Submission is free and the application is in English. Submissions for 2026 are closed, the next call opens in 2027.
WSA Timeline 2026
What's to be won?
- Nomination for the global World Summit Award Contest
- Access to other WSA winners, mentors, business angels and partners
- Tickets to the WSA Global Congress
- Networking with the local and international WSA community
- Press coverage and online promotion
Submission Criteria
- Digital applications, websites, apps, IoT, wearables that provide concrete social value
- Open to all Austria-based companies, individuals, associations and organizations
- Launched and finished projects — no prototypes or concepts. Real impact must be demonstrable
- Categories match the global World Summit Award
- Participation is free
Eight categories
Submit in the category that fits your solution best. What fits which category →
Environment &
Green Energy
Climate · Agriculture · Sustainable ResourcesClimate ·
Agriculture ·
Sustainable Resources
Government &
Citizen Engagement
Services · Open Data · Civic ParticipationServices ·
Open Data ·
Civic Participation
Health & Well-Being
Health · Sport · LifestyleHealth ·
Sport ·
Lifestyle
Culture & Heritage
Cultural Heritage · Entertainment · SubculturesCultural Heritage ·
Entertainment ·
Subcultures
Learning
& Education
Education · Knowledge · Science · SkillsEducation ·
Knowledge ·
Science ·
Skills
Smart Settlements & Urbanization
Sustainable Living · Mobility · Productive WorkSustainable Living ·
Mobility ·
Productive Work
Business &
Commerce
Innovation · Security · Finance · MarketingInnovation ·
Security ·
Finance ·
Marketing
Inclusion &
Empowerment
Diversity · Gender · Justice · Human RightsDiversity ·
Gender ·
Justice ·
Human Rights
Ready to apply?
The WSA team's top tips help your project stand out to the jury, from a clear description to convincing proof of impact.