Global Tech Challenge

The Global Tech Challenge, launched at CES 2020, is presented by CES® and the World Bank Group.

2021 Winners

The result of a partnership between the Consumer Technology Association (CTA) and the World Bank Group, the Global Tech Challenge was launched at CES 2020 to reward scalable and innovative technological solutions in three main areas; digital health in East Africa, resilience in India and gender equality around the world. Selected among over 1000 applications, three winners were selected for gender equality, ten for resilience and 17 for digital health. View our 2021 winners:

Challenge Focus Areas

The Global Tech Challenge will focus on three areas:

  • Digital health.
  • Gender divide.
  • Climate change.


Finalists of the Global Tech Challenge will be announced at CES 2021.

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About the World Bank Group

The World Bank Group, one of the world's largest sources of funding and knowledge for developing countries, provides knowledge and financing to end extreme poverty and promote shared prosperity.

Helping close the global digital divide, and making sure countries can take advantage of the opportunities created by disruptive technologies, is a key part of the World Bank Group's mission.

Our global challenge with the World Bank Group calls on technology companies around the world to create solutions to some of our biggest problems.

Gary Shapiro
President and CEO, CTA


Hear More About the Challenge

 

The Global Tech Challenge is an opportunity to bring the voices of entrepreneurs from countries often underrepresented to the global tech stage.

Makhtar Diop
World Bank VP of Infrastructure

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Broadband for All

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