WEF Technology Pioneers Award
- Organization: World Economic Forum
- Type: Award
- Location: Global
- Deadline: January 31, 2027
- Funding: No Funding
The World Economic Forum picks 100 early-stage technology start-ups from around the world each year and brings them into its Technology Pioneers community for two years. It looks for companies bringing frontier technology to market with a working business model and a real chance of long-term positive impact on society or the planet. This is recognition and access rather than money: there is no cash award, and applying and membership are both free. **What you get:** - Public recognition as one of the Forum's 100 Technology Pioneers, announced in June 2027 - Two years in the Forum's Innovator Communities, alongside other founders and start-ups - Invitations to Forum global meetings, workshops and events, plus gatherings for Innovator Community members - A chance to join multi-stakeholder initiatives and partnerships on global issues - A platform for thought leadership through the Forum's Stories - Access to the Forum's research and insight platform **What you'll do:** - The CEO gives around 5 hours a quarter to engagement with the Forum - Attend at least one Forum global event each year of the two-year tenure - Take part in workshops, community gatherings and Forum initiatives **Key dates:** - Applications open October 2026 and close at midnight Pacific Time on January 31, 2027 - Review and selection run February to April 2027 - The 2027 cohort is announced publicly in June 2027 - Membership lasts two years **More information:** - Selection criteria, timeline and FAQ on the Forum's Technology Pioneers criteria page - Start-ups that have raised Series B or later are pointed to the Forum's other Innovator Communities
