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BOSTON CONSULTING GROUP (BCG)’S 2026 ASPIRE WOMEN’S WORKSHOP.

Application Deadline: The application deadline differs per country, so please note the differing deadlines in the Apply” section of the website.

LOCATION: Spain

BCG ASPIRE Women’s Workshop is a 3-day women’s professional development event where over 90 talented students from Europe, Middle East, South America and Africa get to meaningfully engage with each other, explore consulting and connect with BCGers from around the world in the same location, Barcelona. 

ELIGIBILITY:

Applications to our ASPIRE Women’s Workshop are open to university and PhD students (undergraduate, master’s, or PhD programs). We are looking for students from all fields of study, with an outstanding academic track record and a curious mind seeking new challenges.

Submit your application online using one of the participating countries’ links below—the respective office will then review your application. Please be sure to include your resume, as well as any additional documents required by the local office/region. Additionally, a games assessment will be shared and is a required part of the application process. 

When selecting your preferred office, we advise you to make your choice based on geographic ties (for example, you’ve studied or lived in the respective country or speak the local language). Please apply through ONE link only and note the respective application requirements of our participating countries, as they might vary.  Multiple applications will not be accepted.

Apply below by selecting your country of interest for ASPIRE.
Please apply to only one office, and make sure you pay attention to the application deadlines, as they differ per office.

Once you submit your application, you can expect to hear back from us by mid-April.

Please be aware that if you are selected to attend ASPIRE, you must possess a valid ID. If you are a non-European citizen, you must have a valid passport (valid for at least 6 months after the event date).

Obtaining a passport is at the applicant’s own cost. BCG will bear the cost of obtaining the relevant visa, if needed.

BENEFIT:

There is no participation fee. BCG will cover travel and accommodation costs

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WORLD IP DAY 2026 YOUTH VIDEO COMPETITION

Application Deadline: March 15, 2026, at 23:59 CET

LOCATION: Switzerland

Celebrate the power of sports and intellectual property (IP) with the World IP Day Youth Video Competition. They invite individuals and groups to create and submit a 60- to 90-second video showcasing how IP rights fuel innovation and creativity in the sports world.

ELIGIBILITY:

You can enter the competition alone or team up with friends for a group entry (up to 10 participants), but not both. Each person or group gets just one entry. You, or at least one person in your group, need to be between 18 and 35 years old when you submit your application.

The theme of the competition is “Game Changers: IP Powering Sports Innovation.” They’re looking for videos that explore how innovation, creativity, and IP rights are transforming the world of sports. Your video can tell a story, highlight an invention, or share an idea that shows how IP helps drive progress, inspire change, and shape the future of sports. You may wish to focus on one or more of the following areas:

How IP supports innovation and creativity in sports.

How inventors, creators, and entrepreneurs are redefining the game.

The impact of IP-driven solutions on athletes, fans, or the broader sports industry.

Your video has not been published previously online. 

The video has not been recognized and/or won an award in another competition.

The video was made by you or your group, and you must have obtained permission to use any third-party content included in it.

You must provide proof of authorization to use any background music recordings or sound recordings featured in your video. 

Your video does not include watermarks or any other similar markings.

Your video is in MP4 format and between 60 and 90 seconds long.

Your video does not contain any embedded subtitles or captions.

Videos may include audio narrative in Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Japanese, Portuguese, Russian, or Spanish.

Your video must not violate any copyrighttrademarkspatentstrade secretsindustrial designs, distinctive signs, contractual obligations, or any other IP rights or other proprietary rights of any third party.

Your video may include the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools in making your video

BENEFIT:

Exciting prizes await you in the World IP Day Youth Video Competition!

First Prize: Digital equipment to the maximum value of CHF 3,000

Second Prize: Digital equipment to the maximum value of CHF 2,000

Third Prize: Digital equipment to the maximum value of CHF 1,000

The People’s Choice Prize: Digital equipment valued at up to CHF 500

Top 20 entries: The top 20 winning entries will benefit from training opportunities offered by the WIPO Academy.

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