Call for Applications: Women in Tech x UN Women Digital Skills Programme 2026
Women and girls across the Western Balkans have an opportunity to strengthen their digital skills, access professional mentorship and explore career opportunities in the technology sector through the 2026 Women in Tech × UN Women Digital Skills and Mentorship Programme.
The initiative, organised by Women in Tech® Global in collaboration with UN Women, is designed to promote women’s participation in the digital economy by providing practical training, professional guidance and education on online safety.
The programme focuses on equipping participants with relevant digital competencies while helping them navigate opportunities in technology, entrepreneurship and emerging digital industries.
What the Programme Offers
Selected participants will have access to digital skills development, mentorship and learning opportunities covering several important areas of the technology sector.
Key areas of the programme include:
Digital Literacy and Artificial Intelligence: Participants will develop their understanding of digital technologies, digital tools and emerging innovations, including artificial intelligence.
Digital Entrepreneurship: The programme will introduce participants to digital business opportunities and how technology can support entrepreneurship and business development.
Professional Mentorship: Participants will benefit from guidance from professionals working in information and communications technology (ICT), cybersecurity, science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), and human resources.
Online Safety Education: The initiative will address technology-facilitated violence, digital threats and online risks, helping women and girls understand how to protect themselves in digital spaces.
Career Development: Participants will gain exposure to technology-related career pathways and professional development opportunities.
The programme combines online and in-person learning activities. Applicants should consult the official registration form for further information about the delivery arrangements and participation requirements.
Who Can Apply?
The programme is designed for women and girls across the Western Balkans who are interested in developing their digital capabilities, exploring technology careers and improving their understanding of online safety.
The geographical focus covers Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia and Serbia.
Applicants should review the registration form for specific eligibility requirements, including age restrictions, residency conditions, educational qualifications and other selection criteria.
Why Apply for the Programme?
As digital technologies continue to transform businesses, education and employment, access to relevant digital skills has become increasingly important.
Through this initiative, participants will have an opportunity to improve their digital knowledge, learn from experienced professionals and explore ways to use technology for career advancement and entrepreneurship.
The mentorship component also provides exposure to professionals across different technology-related fields, potentially helping participants identify career pathways and build valuable professional connections.
The organisers have not specified a cash award, monthly stipend, device provision or guaranteed employment placement as part of the programme.
Application Deadline
Applications for the Women in Tech × UN Women Digital Skills and Mentorship Programme 2026 close on November 20, 2026.
How to Apply
Interested and eligible applicants should complete the online application form through the official registration portal.
Applicants are advised to review the programme information, confirm that they meet the geographical eligibility requirements and provide accurate information when completing the application.
Apply Here: https://women-in-tech.typeform.com/UNWIT
The Women in Tech × UN Women initiative presents an opportunity for women and girls in the Western Balkans to strengthen their digital capabilities, receive professional mentorship and become better equipped to participate in the evolving digital economy.
