Women in Tech® Global and UN Women are inviting women and girls to join a Digital Skills and Mentorship Programme covering digital literacy, artificial intelligence, digital entrepreneurship and online safety, with mentors from ICT, cybersecurity, STEM and HR. Applications close on 20 November 2026.
Who can apply — read this first: the programme is aimed at women and girls in the Western Balkans (the region covering Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia and Serbia). It is not a worldwide call, so readers in Africa are unlikely to be eligible. Africa-focused alternatives are listed at the end.
Key Details
- Organisers: Women in Tech® Global and UN Women
- Focus: digital skills, AI, digital entrepreneurship, online safety
- Format: online and in-person activities
- Target group: women and girls in the Western Balkans
- Deadline: 20 November 2026
Benefits
- digital skills training, including an introduction to AI and emerging technologies
- digital entrepreneurship skills for starting or growing a business
- mentorship from professionals in ICT, cybersecurity, STEM and human resources
- online safety education on technology-facilitated violence and digital risks
- guidance on technology career paths
The announcement does not mention a cash award, stipend, free device or job placement.
Eligibility
- women and girls living in the Western Balkans
- interest in building digital and technology skills
The organisers have not published detailed criteria such as age limits, education requirements or time commitment. These are expected to be covered in the registration questionnaire, so check carefully before you apply.
How to Apply
- Open the official Women in Tech × UN Women registration form.
- Answer the questionnaire and confirm you meet the requirements.
- Submit before 20 November 2026 and watch your email for next steps.
Opportunities for African Women in Tech
- WAAW Foundation Scholarship 2026 for Female STEM Students
- IgniteHER 4.0 Virtual Conference for Women Entrepreneurs
- Her Startup 2026 for African Women Founders
Deadline: 20 November 2026. Western Balkans only.
