Welcome to WSA‑Austria, the Digital Changemaker Award
Award
for Austria.
Submit now
from Austria
country worldwide
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.
Are you a Digital Changemaker?
Show us your project.
Does your start-up or project solve a problem along the UN Sustainable Development Goals? Then WSA Austria is your stage.
Submit in one of eight categories — free of charge, open to startups, companies, associations, studios and individuals from Austria.
Environment &
Green Energy
Climate · Agriculture · Sustainable Resources
Government &
Citizen Engagement
Services · Open Data · Civic Participation
Health & Well-Being
Health · Sport · LifestyleHealth ·
Sport ·
Lifestyle
Culture & Tourism
Cultural Heritage · Entertainment · Subcultures
Learning
& Education
Education · Knowledge · Science · Skills
Smart Settlements & Urbanization
Sustainable Living · Mobility · Productive Work
Business &
Commerce
Innovation · Security · Finance · MarketingInnovation ·
Security ·
Finance ·
Marketing
Inclusion &
Empowerment
Diversity · Gender · Justice · Human RightsDiversity ·
Gender ·
Justice ·
Human Rights
Submissions for WSA 2026 are open.
Deadline · October 1, 2026
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).
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
Congratulations to all Austrian Global Champions and winners
Discover more about the winners from previous years.
Winners 2025
Robin Powerhood
Digital energy community that supports neighborhoods in the transition to renewable energy.
robin-powerhood.at ↗
Mypaperwork.ai
AI-powered platform that makes paperwork and administrative processes in Austria understandable and self-serve.
mypaperwork.ai ↗
Alles Clara
Makes complex health information understandable for patients in Austria.
alles-clara.at ↗
Zuko — Reclaim the Streets
Community platform reclaiming public spaces in Vienna and activating neighborhoods.
zuko.city ↗
SDGs4Kindergarten
Educational project bringing the UN Sustainable Development Goals into everyday kindergarten life through play.
sdgs4kindergarten.org ↗
Liebe mit Handicap
Community and dating platform for people with disabilities — for real connections without barriers.
liebemithandicap.at ↗
Mytalents.ai
AI-based talent platform that surfaces individual strengths and connects them with matching opportunities.
mytalents.ai ↗
Augarten AR
Augmented reality experience bringing the history of the Vienna Augarten to life on location.
sonictraces.com/portfolio/augartenar ↗
Discover the World Summit Awards Global Platform.
From Vienna to Santiago de Chile — the WSA connects digital changemakers from over 180+ countries at the annual Global Congress.
WSA Global Website →National Experts for Austria
One of the most important pillars of the WSA network is the National Experts. With their long experience in the ICT and business sectors, their diverse backgrounds and their personal social commitment, the National Experts are responsible for the national pre-selection.
Eva HiesmairCurrent National Expert
Eva, an expert in video and content training, leads courses on photography, video and graphics as part of the Content Creation School. She also works as Video Supervisor & Editor for "The World of Hans Zimmer". Alongside this, Eva is a certified life & social counselor and supports individuals and entrepreneurs in living and working sustainably.
Mathias HaasEmeritus
Mathias is CEO and founder of SuperSocial, a social media consulting, impact and events agency; curator of TEDx events from Vienna to Brussels; president of POPEDU, a non-formal education association focused on digital literacy and diversity; World Economic Forum Global Shaper alumnus; university lecturer at FH Wien, FH Wieselburg, WU, EPFL & University of Zurich; and multiple-time WSA winner.
Lena KöningerEmeritus
Lena has been part of the Austrian startup ecosystem for many years. She has experience in venture building, startup operations and financing. After a long time in small companies, she is now part of the strategy team at ÖBB. In her previous role at Female Founders, she designed one of Europe’s top 8 accelerators for diverse founding teams. Lena is also a member of the WEF Global Shapers Hub in Vienna.
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