[SANOG] Call for Applications: Building Capabilities in the Asia Pacific – 2026 Cohort

Thu Feb 5 06:00:02 UTC 2026

Hi SANOG members,

My name is Omar and I work with APNIC Foundation. We’ve got a new opportunity for folks in network operations. See below for more information.

The APNIC Foundation is now accepting applications for the 2026 cohort of the Building Capabilities in the Asia Pacific (BCAP<https://apnic.foundation/building-capabilities-in-the-asia-pacific/>) project.

BCAP is a regionally focused capability-building initiative designed to strengthen the technical and human competencies needed to build, operate, and sustain Internet and digital infrastructure across the Asia Pacific. We are inviting Internet professionals and practitioners who are working and are interested in areas such as network operations, cybersecurity, IT and tech support, Internet governance, policy, and research to apply.

BCAP builds on previous Foundation projects, of Switch! And Digital Leap South Asia, evolving into a unified, region-wide capability-building project.

What the program offers

Selected participants will benefit from:

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Structured training pathways in network ops, cybersecurity and IT/tech support across beginner, Intermediate, and advanced tracks
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Access to globally recognised professional certifications in these pathways
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Online, self-paced learning and exam preparation resources
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Competency-based digital badges that recognise practical, job-relevant skills
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Opportunities to connect with peers and become part of the growing APNIC Foundation alumni community

The 2026 cohort will include 300 participants from across the Asia Pacific. The project actively encourages applications from underrepresented groups, including women, youth, rural communities, and least developed countries (LDCs).

Who can apply

Applicants must:

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Be at least 18 years of age by the program start date (March 2026)
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Have background or interest in Internet and digital infrastructure, operations, security, governance, or research
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Be a resident of one of the 30 eligible Asia Pacific economies: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, Cook Islands, Fiji, Indonesia, Kiribati, Laos, Malaysia, Maldives, Marshall Islands, Micronesia (Federated States), Mongolia, Nauru, Nepal, Niue, Pakistan, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu, Viet Nam.

How to apply

Applications are open until 26 February 2026, 11:59 PM UTC.

Apply here:
https://www.cognitoforms.com/APNICFoundationLimited/bcap2026

By investing in people and local capability, the Building Capabilities in the Asia Pacific project helps strengthen regional self-reliance, resilience, and inclusive digital development.

We encourage you to apply and share this opportunity widely within your networks.

Sincerely,
APNIC Foundation

Omar Ansari

Manager, Building Capabilities in the Asia Pacific

APNIC Foundation

Increasing investment in Internet and digital development in the Asia Pacific

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