The year-long WiSER Pioneers Program offers young women aged 25-35 access to bespoke educational workshops, mentoring and global networking opportunities with industry experts. The program empowers women to take a leading role in the transformation to a net-zero future, equipping them with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to drive meaningful change.
https://wiser.ae/en/programs/wiser-pioneers-program
RBC believes in ideas for people and planet – that is why we are helping Canadians, from high school students to lifelong learners, access the skills needed for the jobs of today and tomorrow. https://www.rbc.com/dms/enterprise/scholarships.html
Google's Startups for Sustainable Development program supports a global ecosystem of impact-focused startups. The program builds community and supports startups with advisors, funding, and platform technology. The 17 SDGs are used as the framework for measuring impact. The program is not time-bound, so as to support startups in their mission for long-term impact at scale. https://rsvp.withgoogle.com/events/startups-for-sustainable-development/home
Applications are now live for the 2026 cohort of NewNow Leaders.
We are looking for ten of the most trailblazing, impactful leaders from the Global South who have a demonstrable understanding and commitment to creating systemic change. Applicants must apply through the application portal below.
Candidates must:
Be aged 18 – 30*.
Be nationals of countries in the Global South.
Have demonstrated successful leadership through real and impactful initiatives.
