The global call for submissions to the 2026 World Internet Conference Awards for Pioneering Science and Technology (WIC Awards) is now in its final 6-day countdown!

With three award categories, Basic Research, Key Technology, and Engineering R&D, the WIC Awards cover the full spectrum of technological innovation. Any achievements in the field of information and communications technology are welcome!

Voices of Award-winners

By submitting our latest products and solutions to the WIC Awards, we have demonstrated our innovations in 5G and AI.

——Qualcomm

The awards not only recognize our innovation and contributions but also drive market expansion and enhance our brand presence.

——China Telecom

Participating in the WIC Awards has elevated Alto Robotics' profile on the global stage. It has helped us gain visibility among key Asian distribution partners and clients, unlocking new market opportunities in high-growth regions.

——ALTO Robotics

Benefits for winners

• Exclusive participation in the Wuzhen Summit, joining the premier technology event

• Endorsement by Internet Hall of Fame inductees and academicians

• CCTV2 live broadcast + extensive media coverage + full-platform promotion

• Access to industrial cooperation resources and more business opportunities

• Inclusion in the annual Charm of Science and Technology collection for long-term online and offline display……

Not selected as a winner? About 60 shortlisted projects will be included in the Charm of Science and Technology collection each year, with opportunities to attend WIC events online and enter the global cooperation resource pool, gaining industry recognition.

4 steps to apply

Register → Fill in your details → Upload illustrative materials → Submit your application

Note: No fees are charged at any stage of the process, from submission through publication and release.

Application Website:

https://awards.wicinternet.org/en 

Deadline:

24:00, June 15, 2026 (Beijing Time)

Contact Us

Ms. Zhao:

+86-15011376251

SciTec@wicinternet.org

WIC Awards for Pioneering Science and Technology – Join innovators worldwide, and create the future together!

The World Internet Conference (WIC) was established as an international organization on July 12, 2022, headquartered in Beijing, China. It was jointly initiated by Global System for Mobile Communication Association (GSMA), National Computer Network Emergency Response Technical Team/Coordination Center of China (CNCERT), China Internet Network Information Center (CNNIC), Alibaba Group, Tencent, and Zhijiang Lab.