Australian edtech and employability platform Getmee has been named a Global Winner at the World Summit Awards (WSA) 2025, receiving international recognition for its AI-powered approach to communication and employability skills development.
Selected by the WSA Grand Jury in Rio de Janeiro, Getmee was recognised in the Smart Settlements & Urbanisation category from a field of 140 shortlisted digital solutions spanning 63 countries. The global competition drew entries from more than 100 United Nations Member States, with finalists assessed by 27 jury members representing 25 nations.
The judges highlighted Getmee’s ability to demonstrate how purpose-driven digital innovation can address real societal challenges while supporting progress against the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The World Summit Awards are aligned with the UN’s World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) framework and focus on technology solutions that deliver inclusive, sustainable impact.
Getmee was one of just two Australian solutions to be named a Global Winner in 2025, alongside Rosterfy, underscoring Australia’s growing reputation in ethical and socially focused digital innovation.
Founded in Australia, Getmee provides AI-powered coaching to help students, migrants and job seekers build confidence in professional communication, interviewing and workplace readiness. Its growing global footprint spans education providers, employment services and workforce development programs.
Founder and CEO Balendran Thavarajah said the recognition reinforced the platform’s mission to use AI responsibly and for social good.
“This recognition by the WSA Global Jury affirms our mission to use AI for good – helping people, particularly migrants, job seekers and underserved communities, build communication confidence and access meaningful employment,” he said.
“To be acknowledged on a global stage connected to the United Nations and WSIS targets is both humbling and motivating. It reinforces our responsibility to build technology that is ethical, inclusive, and genuinely impactful.”
Getmee was assessed against criteria including local and global social impact, alignment with the SDGs, ethical use of technology, and long-term relevance across diverse cultural and policy contexts.
As part of the award, Thavarajah will represent Getmee at the WSA Global Congress in Vienna in May 2026, joining innovators, policymakers and global leaders to discuss how digital technology can drive inclusive progress toward the 2030 United Nations SDG review.
Getmee also acknowledged the achievements of other Australian organisations recognised at the awards, including Rosterfy, Lima AI, Reusably and Green Fox Training Studio, noting the strength of Australia’s purpose-driven innovation ecosystem on the global stage.
