Applications are now open for the fully funded World Bank GovTech AI Bootcamp 2026 in South Korea. The World Bank GovTech AI Bootcamp for Governance and Public Administration 2026 is now accepting applications from government institutions in low- and middle-income countries that are developing, piloting, or deploying AI-powered solutions for public administration and governance. The duration of the program is five days. The initiative is organized by the World Bank, the Republic of Korea’s Ministry of the Interior and Safety (MOIS), and the National Information Society Agency (NIA).
About World Bank GovTech AI Bootcamp 2026
- Host: World Bank, MOIS & NIA
- Location: Republic of Korea
- Bootcamp Dates: December 7–11, 2026
- Duration: 5 days
- Funding: Fully funded
- Deadline: October 2, 2026
Financial Benefits
For selected teams, the program will cover:
- International travel
- Accommodation
- Five-day bootcamp participation
- Visa facilitation through official invitation letters
What Is the GovTech AI Bootcamp?
The bootcamp is designed to help governments move from AI strategies and concepts toward practical implementation.
Participants will learn from Korean public-sector practitioners and World Bank experts who have experience designing and scaling AI systems in areas such as public financial management, taxation, citizen services, social welfare, and other government functions.
The program includes practical workshops, site visits, peer learning, technical exercises, and the development of an AI implementation roadmap for the participating government’s own initiative.
Up to 5–7 countries will be selected, with two representatives from each selected government institution invited to participate in the intensive bootcamp in Korea. International travel and accommodation costs for the two selected participants will be covered.
Who Can Apply?
The opportunity is specifically open to government agencies in low- and middle-income countries that are working on an AI initiative addressing a public-sector challenge.
Eligible areas include:
- Public financial management
- Civil service and HR management
- Citizen services
- Civic technology
- Citizen engagement
- Public procurement
- Anti-corruption
- Transparency
- Public administration
- Other government applications of AI
Team Requirements
Each application must nominate a two-person team:
- Policy Leader – A senior official with genuine decision-making authority over the AI initiative.
- Technical Practitioner – Someone directly involved in the design or implementation of the AI solution.
How to Apply?
Applications must be submitted through the official World Bank website. The link is below.
APPLY NOW FOR THE WORLD BANK GovTech BOOTCAMP
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