GovTech AI Bootcamp 2026 in Korea | Fully Funded

The GovTech AI Bootcamp is a fully funded five-day technical program in Seoul for government institutions from low- and middle-income countries. Selected teams will learn from Korean practitioners and World Bank experts how to design, pilot, and scale AI solutions for public administration, service delivery, transparency, and citizen engagement. The program includes site visits, hands-on workshops, and development of implementation roadmaps. Summary: Country: Korea Host: World Bank, Ministry of the Interior and Safety (MOIS), and National Information Society Agency (NIA) Duration: 5 days Dates: 7 – 11 December 2026 Benefit: Fully Funded Deadline: October 2, 2026 Benefits: Fully funded five-day technical bootcamp in Seoul International travel and accommodation costs covered for two selected team members Learn directly from practitioners who design, operate, and scale Korea's public AI systems Engage with Korean and World Bank experts Develop practical implementation roadmaps for AI initiatives Eligible for follow-up support and technical feedback after the bootcamp Visa support and interpretation provided Eligibility Criteria: Open to government institutions in low- and middle-income countries as classified by the World Bank Applying institution must be developing, piloting, or deploying an AI tool for the public sector Proposal must be led by and submitted on behalf of a government agency Each team must nominate two persons: a policy leader with decision-making authority and a technical practitioner Bootcamp sessions conducted in English with Korean–English interpretation Proposals at concept, prototype, pilot, or deployment stage are eligible At least one supporting document proving institutional backing is required Prior participation in World Bank GovTech programs does not disqualify applicants

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