The “GovTech Prize” is an annual award organized by the Emirates Government Service Excellence Program (EGSEP) at the UAE Prime Minister’s Office, as part of the World Government Summit. Over the years, the GovTech Prize has launched numerous awards and hackathons recognizing the efforts of governments, pioneering students, researchers, institutions, private sector companies, and startups. These entities were recognized for developing innovative solutions using the latest technologies to address evolving local and global challenges and explore new opportunities for a better future for humanity.

For the past nine years, across its various awards and categories, the GovTech Prize has received tens of thousands of submissions from over 126 countries. This impressive level of participation underscores the global reach and impact of the GovTech Prize, highlighting its role in fostering innovation and excellence in government technology solutions.

The GovTech Prize is perfectly aligned with the aspirations of the World Governments Summit which aims to inspire and enable the next generation of governments. By promoting creativity and recognizing outstanding achievements, the GovTech Prize contributes to the Summit's mission of harnessing innovation and technology to tackle universal challenges and drive global progress. The award embodies the Summit's vision of becoming a global platform for shaping future governments. Leveraging technological advancements, it strives to create more effective, efficient, and responsive governance, ultimately enhancing the quality of life for people around the globe.

The 10th Edition

In its 10th edition, the “GovTech Prize” continues to recognize both governments and students for their inspirational efforts in the government services domain. The “GovTech Prize 2025” honors government entities, both central and local, worldwide for their creative and innovative solutions that address pressing challenges and create exceptional government service experiences. Additionally, the “Global Best M-Gov Award 2025” is presented to university students worldwide, enrolled in public and private universities, to highlight the pioneering role of universities and the creative and innovative youth in addressing local and global challenges through their ideas, prototypes, and developed applications.

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