The call for application to the 2018-2019 WISE Accelerator is now open! The World Innovation Summit for Education (WISE) is an initiative of Qatar Foundation (QF) designed to support the development of innovation education initiatives with high potential for scalability and positive impact.
Have you launched an education initiative that is using or designing new technologies? Are you ready to scale and go to the next level in terms of growth and development of your initiative?
Five projects are selected annually to join the one-year program. Each selected initiative will be connected with mentors who are experts and leaders in education, education technology and entrepreneurship. Initiatives addressing education challenges through the use and/or design of technology all over the world are welcome to apply.
Program structure:
The year-long program aims to take the selected initiatives to the next stage in their development.
Key milestones in the 2018-2019 process are:
- Kick-off week of activities
- Needs assessment
- Tailor-made support by the WISE Accelerator team and partner organizations
- Peer Mentorship by experts and leaders in education and education technology
- Opportunity to participate in international events organized by WISE
- Ongoing communication and international visibility
- One on one meetings with potential partners, investors and donors
Eligibility:
All education initiatives that use or link technology to their DNA are encouraged to apply!
Ideal candidates for the WISE Accelerator will be existing initiatives at an early stage of development, with the following attributes:
- Established for at least one year;
- A growing number of beneficiaries or customers;
- A record of activities with a product or service that has been implemented and beyond proof of concept;
- Existing stable revenues;
- A dedicated team, with an established physical space or office;
- Deep knowledge of the market/educational context and of their beneficiaries’ or customers’ needs;
- Motivation to develop further;
- Understanding of the project’s current challenges
For-profit and non-profit initiatives from all regions of the world are invited to apply to the WISE Accelerator.
Selection Criteria:
Applications will be assessed according to the following criteria:
- Solution and innovation
- Strategy and management
- Development beyond proof of concept and potential for growth
- Knowledge of the market/space where they operate
Representatives of short listed initiatives will be contacted for a call with the WISE Accelerator team.
Application Deadline:
April 24, 2018
How to Apply:
Applications for the program must be submitted in English through the online system.
Please read the Guidance Note carefully before submitting your application.
