The World Bank GovTech AI Bootcamp 2026 is a fully funded international training opportunity for government institutions in low- and middle-income countries. Organized by the World Bank in partnership with South Korea’s Ministry of the Interior and Safety (MOIS) and the National Information Society Agency (NIA), the program focuses on AI in Governance and Public Administration.
The five-day bootcamp in Seoul provides practical training, peer learning, and exposure to Korea’s experience in implementing AI solutions. It supports government institutions developing or deploying AI to improve public services, transparency, efficiency, citizen engagement, and public administration.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must:
- Be a government institution in a low- or middle-income country working on an AI initiative.
- Have an initiative related to public finance, civil service, citizen services, procurement, anti-corruption, transparency, or other public-sector applications.
- Nominate a two-person team consisting of a policy leader with decision-making authority and a technical practitioner involved in implementation.
- Be comfortable participating in English-language discussions and workshops.
- Present a clearly defined public-sector challenge and a practical AI solution that is being developed, piloted, or deployed.
- Demonstrate institutional commitment, technical feasibility, and a credible implementation pathway.
- Explain how the bootcamp and Korea’s experience could help accelerate their AI initiative.
Program Details
- Host Organization: World Bank | South Korea
- Program Location: Seoul, South Korea
- Category: Training | Fellowships
- Eligible Countries: Low- and Middle-Income Countries
- Program Type: Fully Sponsored
- Benefits: International Travel | Accommodation | Technical Training
- English Requirement: No IELTS Required
- Application Deadline: October 2, 2026
Benefits
- Up to five government teams will be selected for a fully funded five-day technical bootcamp in Seoul.
- International travel and accommodation costs will be covered for the two selected team members from each participating institution.
- Selected teams may receive follow-up technical support and expert feedback after the bootcamp.
- Participants can benefit from Korea’s experience and lessons in implementing AI-powered public-sector solutions.
- The program can help strengthen and accelerate promising government AI initiatives.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the World Bank GovTech AI Bootcamp?
It is a five-day technical program focused on using artificial intelligence in governance and public administration.
Who can apply?
Government institutions from low- and middle-income countries developing, piloting, or deploying AI-enabled public-sector solutions can apply.
How many people can participate from each institution?
Each application must nominate a two-person team: one policy leader and one technical practitioner.
Where will the bootcamp take place?
The bootcamp will be held in Seoul, South Korea.
Are travel and accommodation covered?
Yes. International travel and accommodation costs for the two selected team members are covered by the program.
Is IELTS required?
No IELTS requirement is specified. However, participants should be comfortable taking part in English-language workshops and discussions.
What is the application deadline?
The application deadline is October 2, 2026.
