ITU Generation Connect Young Leadership Programme (GCYLP) 2026-2027

The Generation Connect Young Leadership Programme (GCYLP) is a programme to engage, empower, and inspire young digital leaders and changemakers. ITU, in partnership with Huawei, provides guidance, training and financial support to fellows to help implement digital development projects in their communities. Fellows receive mentorship and leadership training and may participate in an in-person Development Week in Geneva, Switzerland, with an initial grant to implement a project and potential additional funding to scale successful initiatives.

Mentorship and leadership training; in-person Development Week in Geneva; grant funding for project implementation; potential additional funding for scaling

GCYLP Fellows are young individuals aged 18 to 28 who are currently enrolled in or have recently graduated from tertiary education programmes in STEM or closely related fields.

Submit application via the provided form link; shortlisted applicants will be invited to provide supporting documents