World Bank Group Global Program on GovTech & Public Sector Innovation 2026

## World Bank Group Launches Global Program on GovTech & Public Sector Innovation 2026 The World Bank Group has announced the launch of the Global Program on GovTech & Public Sector Innovation 2026, a fully-funded initiative aimed at strengthening public administration, service delivery, transparency, efficiency, and citizen engagement in low- and middle-income countries. The program is a collaborative effort between the World Bank, the Republic of Korea’s Ministry of the Interior and Safety (MOIS), and the National Information Society Agency (NIA). It targets government institutions in low- and middle-income countries that are developing, piloting, or deploying AI-enabled solutions to address specific governance or administrative challenges. ## Benefits and Eligibility Up to five government teams will be selected to participate in a fully funded, five-day technical bootcamp in Seoul. The bootcamp will provide participants with the opportunity to learn directly from practitioners who design, operate, and scale Korea’s public AI systems, engage with Korean and World Bank experts, and develop practical implementation roadmaps for their own AI initiatives. Government agencies from low- and middle-income countries are eligible to apply, as classified by the World Bank’s income group methodology. Upper-middle-income countries are also eligible to apply under the same classification. Only government institutions may apply, and the proposal must be led by and submitted on behalf of a government agency with direct institutional authority over the initiative. ## Application Process Applicants will be asked to describe the public sector challenge being addressed, the proposed AI solution, technical and data readiness, institutional support, implementation risks, learning objectives, and planned next steps following the bootcamp. Supporting materials, such as endorsement letters, technical diagrams, policy documents, budget commitments, or other relevant documents, may also be submitted. Information sessions for prospective applicants will be offered across three time zones to provide guidance on the application process. The deadline for applications is October 2, 2026. For more information, visit the Global Program on GovTech & Public Sector Innovation website.