ITU Equals In Tech Awards 2027 For Gender Equality In Technology

ITU Equals in Tech Awards 2027 for Gender Equality & Mainstreaming in Technology

Brief Description

The 2027 ITU Equals in Tech Awards are now accepting applications from organizations globally that leverage technology to transform the lives of women and girls. First launched in 2014, these prestigious awards operate under the renewed EQUALS 2.0 framework to honor exceptional global, regional, and national projects. If you are running an ongoing initiative focused on gender equality tech, digital inclusion, or building a digital skills award pathway, this platform offers global visibility and connections across multisectoral networks. Selected winners join an active community of support, expanding their networks among investors, activists, researchers, and intergovernmental leaders dedicated to closing the digital gender divide through women in tech grants 2027 alignment.

Name of Host Institution

EQUALS Partnership (International Telecommunication Union and partnering organizations)

Requirements/Eligibility Criteria

Eligible Entities: Open globally to civil society, non-governmental organizations, government institutions, international organizations, academic and research institutions, private-sector entities, multi-stakeholder initiatives, social enterprises, and entrepreneurial ventures.
Project Focus: Each submission must present a specific, active programme, project, or initiative aligned with one of the official award categories.
Ongoing Status: The submitted project must be currently active and cannot be concluded at the time of application.
Entity Restriction: Applications seeking recognition for an organization as a whole are strictly ineligible.

Award Categories

Safe and Inclusive Digital Spaces Award: Projects promoting safe, inclusive digital environments free from online violence, harassment, and exclusion.
Emerging Tech for Inclusion Award: Initiatives offering equitable access to emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence and climate technology.
Digital Skills & Leadership Pathways Award: Programmes equipping women and girls with digital capabilities and scalable pathways to leadership roles in the digital economy.

Deadline

7 November 2026, 23:59 CET

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💡 Quick FAQ & IntelligenceTap to Expand

Q: Can an entire organization apply for the ITU Equals in Tech Awards?

Q: What types of entities are eligible to apply?

Applications are open worldwide to civil society organizations, NGOs, governments, international bodies, academic institutions, private businesses, social enterprises, and startups.

Q: What are the three award categories under the EQUALS 2.0 framework?

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The three categories are the Safe and Inclusive Digital Spaces Award, the Emerging Tech for Inclusion Award, and the Digital Skills & Leadership Pathways Award.