World Bank Group Youth Summit 2025 in Washington, D.C, USA (Funded)

An excellent opportunity for motivated young people aged between 18-35 from all over the world to apply for "The 2025 World Bank Youth Summit Pitch competition" which will take place in Washington, D.C, USA from 19-20 May 2025. Applications are open and you can submit your application individually or in team or 2-5 people. The World Bank Group will cover the expenses related to your participation in the summit. 

About World Bank Youth Summit 2025

The World Bank Group Youth Summit is one of the largest annual gathering for young leaders, bringing together participants from across the world to address pressing development challenges. The 2025 summit, themed "New Horizons: Youth-Led Innovation for a Sustainable and Equitable World," focuses on three pillars: 

- Data-Driven Transformation,

- Climate Action & Resilience, and

- Empowering Change through Creative Industries

The summit features interactive activities, including the flagship Pitch Competition, panel discussions with global experts, capacity-building workshops, and networking opportunities. Its goals are to empower youth to create innovative solutions, equip participants with tools to implement impactful projects, and foster dialogue between youth, the World Bank Group, and key global stakeholders.

Eligibility | Who can apply?

- Young people aged between 18-35 as of 26 January 2025;

- Applicants must come from one of the World Bank Group member countries, check list from HERE

- Your solution must address at least one of the three thematic pillars:

• Data-Driven Transformation
• Climate Action & Resilience
• Empowering Change through Creative Industries
• Cross-thematic solutions spanning multiple pillars are also encouraged.

- Applications can be submitted in Arabic, English, French, or Spanish. For the pitch, the selected finalists will likely present in English, as this is the primary language used at the summit.

Expenses and Benefits

- The World Bank Group will cover travel costs for one representative per team to attend the summit in Washington, D.C. This includes flights and local transportation.

- Lodging for up to three nights will be provided for the representative attending the summit.

- A small stipend will be given to help cover meals and other minor expenses during the summit.

- Participants are responsible for obtaining a valid U.S. visa to attend the summit. Visa application fees and related expenses are not covered by the organizers.

- Travel, accommodation, and other costs for additional team members are not covered, but they can participate virtually.

- Costs related to preparing your pitch (e.g., creating a proposal or deck) are not reimbursed.

Timeline

Application deadline: 26 January, 2025, 11:59 pm EST

Evaluation and Shortlisting: Shortlisted teams will be informed by early April 2025.

Pitching at the Summit: 19-20 May, 2025.

How to apply?

To apply for the 2025 World Bank Group Youth Summit Pitch Competition, follow these steps:

1. Create an Account on F6S:

   

- Go to the "F6S platform" and create a new account or log in if you already have one. F6S is the platform used for submissions. Create your account here.

2. Prepare Your Application:

 - Pitch Deck: Prepare a pitch deck using the provided template (you can download it from the application page). Your pitch deck should include:  

     - Problem statement  

     - Your proposed solution  

     - Impact and scalability of your idea  

     - Implementation plan  

  - Proposal: Provide detailed information about your project addressing one or more of the thematic pillars:  

     1. Data-Driven Transformation  

     2. Climate Action & Resilience  

     3. Empowering Change through Creative Industries

  - 3. Submit Your Application:

- Once your pitch deck and proposal are ready, submit them via the F6S platform before the January 26, 2025 deadline.

   - Make sure your application is complete and meets all the eligibility criteria.

More Details

For any further assistance, you can reach out to the organisers and ask them directly via youthsummit@worldbank.org with the subject "PITCH COMPETITION".

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