About this opportunity
The ICC-ITC-WTO MSME Group Small Business Champions 2026 is a competition organized by the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), the International Trade Centre (ITC) and the WTO MSME Group. It seeks projects that harness AI to help MSMEs engage in international trade, including proposals from small businesses, industry associations, chambers of commerce and NGOs involved in training or support for MSMEs in AI and trade. The main prize includes an invitation to the AI for Good Global Summit in July 2026, plus mentoring, promotion and networking opportunities with the organizers and global experts.
Benefits & funding
Award includes an invitation from ITU to participate in the AI for Good Global Summit (8 July 2026), a Speaker Summit pass, mentoring opportunities, and promotion of the winning submission through ICC, ITC, ITU and WTO channels.
Eligibility
Open to small businesses developing AI solutions for MSMEs and to industry associations, chambers of commerce, NGOs or similar entities providing training or support services to MSMEs in AI and international trade; partnerships involving any of the above.
How to apply
Submit proposal online via the application form
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