Digital Prosperity Awards 2027

About

An international awards programme invites governments, companies, startups, and civil society organisations to submit digital initiatives with measurable impact for recognition and a share of more than $400,000 in flagship prize funding.

Benefits

• 🏆Prize pool
  More than $400,000 in total flagship prize funding is available across the awards for selected winners.
• 🥇DCO Member State Award
  Awarded to a startup, small business, or civil society organisation that has already won its category.
• 🌍DCO International Award
  Open to civil society organisations from inside and outside DCO membership.
• 🧩Bridging the Gap Award
  For a startup, small business, or civil society group that best tackles a weakness identified in the DCO’s Digital Economy Navigator.
• 📣International recognition
  Winners receive international recognition and are honoured at a ceremony later in 2027.

Eligibility Criteria

• Applications are open to governments, companies, startups, and civil society organisations.
• Most award categories are reserved for applicants from DCO Member States.
• In Africa, DCO Member States include Nigeria, Ghana, Rwanda, The Gambia, Djibouti, and Morocco.
• The DCO International Award is open to civil society organisations from inside and outside DCO membership.
• The Public Sector Transformation category accepts government agencies, public-sector innovation teams, and public-private partnerships delivering citizen-facing digital services.

Participation Commitments

• Applications and nominations close on 4 January 2027.
• Applicants must check eligibility and select a category.
• Applicants must complete the application form with supporting evidence by the deadline.
• Entries undergo screening and assessment.
• Shortlisted applicants must present and join a Q&A.
• Selected finalists must participate in finalist presentations and Q&A.

Target Sector

Sector agnostic, Agriculture & Food, Defense & Security, Education, Energy & Utilities, Financial Services, Government & Public Sector, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Manufacturing, Media & Entertainment, Real Estate & Construction, Retail & Consumer, Semiconductors & Electronics, Sports & Fitness, Telecommunications, Transportation & Logistics, Travel & Hospitality, Other

Target Location

Most award categories are reserved for applicants from DCO Member States; in Africa these include Nigeria, Ghana, Rwanda, The Gambia, Djibouti, and Morocco. Civil society organisations from both DCO Member States and non-member countries may participate through the DCO International Award.