About this opportunity
The EQUALS Global Partnership is now seeking applications for the 2027 EQUALS in Tech Awards, recognising outstanding ongoing initiatives, programmes, projects, products and services that use technology to advance digital gender equality and help close the digital gender divide. First launched in 2014, the Awards recognise efforts at the global, regional and national levels that use technology to transform the lives of women and girls.
Under the renewed EQUALS 2. 0 framework the 2027 edition introduces three award categories aligned with the partnership's current workstreams: the Emerging Tech for Inclusion Award, for initiatives, programmes, products or services promoting equitable access to and benefits from emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, climate technologies and other innovative digital tools, for women and girls; the Digital Skills and Leadership Pathways Award, for initiatives equipping women and girls with digital skills, strengthening their leadership capabilities and opportunities and providing scalable pathways to leadership roles in the digital economy; and the Safe and Inclusive Digital Spaces Award, for initiatives promoting safe, inclusive and empowering digital environments in which women and girls can participate fully and benefit from digital technologies, free from online violence, harassment and exclusion.
EQUALS is seeking applications for initiatives of all sizes, from every region. Eligible applications are independently reviewed and assessed on impact, reach, scalability and replicability, innovation and collaboration.
Winners receive recognition from a global, multisectoral partnership committed to gender equality in the digital age, join a strong community of support and expand their networks.
What you receive
- Recognition from a global, multisectoral partnership committed to gender equality in the digital age
- Membership of a strong community of support
- Expanded networks across the EQUALS Global Partnership of more than 50 NGOs, private sector companies, international organisations and research institutions
- Recognition across one of three award categories: Emerging Tech for Inclusion, Digital Skills and Leadership Pathways, or Safe and Inclusive Digital Spaces
Who can apply
- Applications open worldwide
- Civil society and non-governmental organizations, government institutions, international organizations, academic and research institutions, private-sector entities, multi-stakeholder initiatives, social enterprises and entrepreneurial ventures
- Initiatives of all sizes and from every region
- Each application must present a specific programme, initiative or project aligned with one of the three categories
- The programme, initiative or project must still be ongoing and must not have concluded at the time of application
Who should not apply
- Applications seeking recognition for an organization as a whole are not eligible
How to apply
- Choose the award category that fits the initiative
- Apply through the Apply Now route on the EQUALS in Tech Awards page with a specific ongoing programme, initiative or project
- Eligible applications are independently reviewed and assessed on impact, reach, scalability and replicability, innovation and collaboration
Selection process
- Independent review of all eligible applications
- Assessment on impact, reach, scalability and replicability, innovation and collaboration
Sources and verification
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Questions applicants ask
Who can apply for the EQUALS in Tech Awards 2027?
Applications are open worldwide to civil society and non-governmental organizations, government institutions, international organizations, academic and research institutions, private-sector entities, multi-stakeholder initiatives, social enterprises and entrepreneurial ventures.
What are the three award categories?
Emerging Tech for Inclusion, Digital Skills and Leadership Pathways, and Safe and Inclusive Digital Spaces, all aligned with the partnership's current workstreams under the renewed EQUALS 2.0 framework.
Is there a cash prize?
No cash prize is published on the awards page. Winners receive recognition from the partnership, join a strong community of support and expand their networks.
When do applications close?
The awards page prints the application period as 7 October to 7 November 2026, 23:59 CET.
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