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South Asia's leadership cohort for women building careers in clean energy.
Each cohort learns in three pods, visits companies and diplomatic missions, and teams up to solve a real energy-transition challenge. Watch how the last cohort spent their four months.
See the program overview
Learn the latest clean energy technology and policy from global experts and industry leaders.
A residential bootcamp where your team tackles a real energy problem and pitches it like a founder.
A community to belong to: peers, mentors and alumni who back you long after graduation.
Exclusive access to employers and industry partners, with internships and job opportunities.
We're looking for women who are ready to lead the green transition, eager to learn from experts and willing to lift others as they grow.
Applications close 5 November 2026Seats are limited, and early applications get a better chance.
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Beyond the classroom, Shoktikonna opens doors to experiences you'll carry long after graduation.
Top performers may be nominated for regional or international exchanges, including the WePOWER Regional Conference.
Linked to the WePOWER Regional Conference, held at periodic intervals. Participation is subject to available funding and approvals.
Winning teams receive an in-kind award to turn their ideas into impact and kickstart an entrepreneurial journey in the green sector.
Learn from renewable energy experts and role models, and meet employers from government, the private sector and academia.
An intensive residential experience of expert-led sessions, hands-on activities, teamwork and lasting bonds with fellow Shoktikonnas.
High-level visits to companies and diplomatic missions show you the practical side of renewable solutions first-hand.
As a graduate of the 3rd cohort, I can genuinely say that this program was such a valuable experience. We learned so much about the green energy transition, got meaningful leadership exposure and had the chance to meet some incredibly talented and inspiring girlies along the way.
Taeba Tasnia
It's been life changing for me. The decision to join the community of motivated and dedicated STEM girls who wish to be a part of change was indeed one of the best ones I took.
Shaira Senjuti Oyshee
I still can't get over the fact that I have been selected as a Shoktikonna of 2023. I have been showered with rich resources and insightful sessions with so many respected professionals and women leaders. I wish many more women pursue careers in the green transition.
Hussna Jalal Ruthila
Joining the Shoktikonna Leadership Cohort 2023 was one of the best decisions of my undergrad life. Out of 500+ remarkable women applicants from across Bangladesh, I had the honor of becoming part of this pioneering initiative. This journey has been a whirlwind of empowerment, learning, and growth.
Bushra Rahman
In November 2022, four Shoktikonnas, Fariha Rahman Nameerah, Mohsina Taz, Subah Fairooz Maisha and Sadia Surovi, were invited to attend the 3rd WePOWER Regional Conference in Bangkok, Thailand.
The unique 3-month hybrid Shoktikonna, or 'Power Women', leadership program gave her the chance to meet fellow female energy sector professionals and mentors.
Mohsina is a 22-year-old electronics graduate. She was one of the youngest participants selected for the World Bank-supported Shoktikonna Leadership program, a training for women in the energy sector.
EU Ambassador Michael Miller said Shoktikonna is part and parcel of the EU's work in Bangladesh: supporting women's empowerment, maximising growth potential, involving young people in decision-shaping and promoting a green transition.
Top performers from each cohort have gone on to further learning at the WePOWER Regional Conference in Thailand and Sri Lanka.
There, they built an international network, saw how the region is running its energy transition, and joined exclusive learning sessions with women power-sector professionals from across South Asia.
Nominations depend on performance, available funding and approvals.
Policymakers, diplomats, engineers and entrepreneurs who have shared their journeys with Shoktikonna cohorts.
The cohort opens doors to industry. Eligible participants are placed in internships with renewable energy companies and development partners.
