The Leap Co has partnered with the UN based World Summit Award to identify Jamaican based digital innovation with impact on society.

WSA is a nomination based award system with a clear focus on digital innovation with social impact and relation to the UN SDG’s.

Submissions for the WSA 2019 can contain all mobile and web-based applications, such as: apps, webpages, applications for wearable’s, kiosk installations, SMS based products, mobile games and interactive mobile productions. There is no limitation regarding the platforms or channels the projects work with.

Nominations to the international WSA are possible through The Leap Co, Jamaica's national Expert panel. More here...

DON'T MISS YOUR OPPORTUNITY TO BECOME THE NEXT WINNER!

Make sure to submit your project before SEPTEMBER 15, 2019 for the pre-selection of WSA 2019 in JAMAICA via this link

WORLD SUMMIT AWARDS CATEGORIES

GOVERNMENT & CITIZEN ENGAGEMENT

services | open data | democratic participation

HEALTH & WELL BEING

medical care | sport | lifestyle Health & Well Being 

LEARNING & EDUCATION

knowledge | science | skills The Learning & Education

ENVIRONMENT & GREEN ENERGY

climate | sustainable resources | agriculture

CULTURE & TOURISM

heritage | entertainment | subcultures

SMART SETTLEMENTS & URBANIZATION

mobility |productive work | sustainable living

BUSINESS & COMMERCE

innovative services | security | finance | marketing

INCLUSION & EMPOWERMENT

diversity | gender | justice | human rights

WORLD SUMMIT SPECIAL CATEGORY

YOUNG INNOVATORS CATEGORY

youth taking action on the SDG's | strictly for people under 33

Recognizing digital innovation with high impact on society

As a UN based initiative, the World Summit Awards select and promote the world’s most outstanding digital content. “Today, our world is almost entirely connected. But in this ocean of products and services, quality content is hard to find and local solutions have a hard time to compete with mainstream solutions”, states WSA Chairman Peter A Bruck. “WSA provides the answer to this issue, by promoting local content with global relevance.”

This awards year’s highlight- The WSA Global Congress

After the national pre-selection period, a jury of eminent experts will come together to evaluate the submissions and select the 40 best products from among hundreds of national nominations and the 6 best young innovators in the Youth category.

The winners will get the chance to present their products at the WSA Global Congress. The event will offer a platform for high level experts, industry leaders and government representatives to discuss digital innovation.