Deadline: November 30, 2025
Applications for the WiSER Pioneers Program 2026 are now open. Now entering its ninth cohort, the year-long, competitive program is dedicated to empowering emerging female leaders in sustainability. Since its launch in 2018, the Pioneers Program has provided 535+ hours of workshops, 515+ hours of one-to-one mentoring and welcomed more than 150 Pioneers from over 30 nationalities, equipping them with the knowledge, networks, and leadership skills to shape the global energy transformation and deliver meaningful impact in their communities.
Through WiSER, women have gone on to launch businesses, lead projects and influence policy in their countries, underscoring the platform’s role as one of the world’s most impactful initiatives for developing female leaders in sustainability. Alumni of the program are now making their mark across clean energy, technology, policy, and community development.
Benefits
- The program offers tailored workshops, global networking opportunities, and one-to-one mentorship from senior industry leaders.
- Pioneers also participate in the annual WiSER Cares initiative, engaging directly with local communities to explore sustainable solutions on the ground.
Eligibility
- Open to women aged 25 to 35 from around the world;
- Be entrepreneurs or possess at least two years of professional experience in sustainability, environment, energy, or STEM-related fields.
Application
For more information, visit WiSER Pioneers Program.
