ELIGIBILITY:

Please read carefully before applying. Applicants to the SI Global Executive Programme must meet the following requirements: 

Be a citizen and resident of one of our programme countries: Bangladesh, Brazil, China, Colombia, Côte d’Ivoire, Egypt, Georgia, DR Congo, India, Indonesia, Kenya, Malaysia, Mexico, Moldova, Morocco, Nigeria, the Philippines, Rwanda, South Africa, Tanzania, Thailand, Türkiye, Ukraine*, or Vietnam.

Ukrainian applicants who reside outside of Ukraine are also eligible to apply.

Have a leadership position, such as CEO or senior executive, in a medium- to large-sized company with a mandate to spearhead strategic changes throughout their business.

Be at least 30 years old (born in 1996 at the latest).

Have a good working knowledge of both written and spoken English.

Hold a completed post-secondary qualification equivalent to a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Be willing to actively participate, provide support, and share their experience and knowledge with other participants.

Have identified business needs or problems that could be worked on during the programme to help their company improve its contribution to a more sustainable world.

An applicant’s company should also meet the following requirements:

Be either:

A locally owned company based in one of the programme countries,

A Swedish company represented in one of the eligible programme countries, or

A company currently in the supply chain of and conducting business with a Swedish company.

Operate within industries associated with the green transition or about to make important commitments related to the green transition. In 2026, priority is given to candidates and their companies within the following industries: renewable energy, responsible mining, sustainable transportation, and digitalization.

Be committed to running a business in a sustainable manner and implementing sustainable practices within the organization.

BENEFIT:

The Swedish Institute covers:

All programme-related fees

Pre-arranged accommodation in Stockholm

Meals during the onsite visit in Stockholm

Participants and/or their companies are expected to arrange and cover travel to and from Stockholm. The Swedish Institute has limited resources to support in this matter. Should a participant and/or their company be unable to cover their travel expenses, this must be indicated at the time of application.