Calling all young innovators! Do you have a business idea that can bring positive change to your community? BeChangeMaker 2025 is now open for applications!
BeChangeMaker is an annual online training programme providing tools and technology for startup acceleration, dedicated coaching, mentoring and customized support, as well as the opportunity to tap into a diverse global network of potential supporters and investors. Be part of the solutions for achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
BeChangeMaker, an initiative by WorldSkills and the HP Foundation, supported by UNESCO-UNEVOC. enables skilled young people to develop innovative business ideas that address social and environmental challenges. The programme welcomes UNIDO, PEN Worldwide, and the Yunus Environment Hub as new partners this year. Now in its ninth edition, BeChangeMaker has empowered hundreds of young people from around the world to promote community development and contribute to the achievement of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Benefits
- Taking place from June to October, the 30 selected teams will gain access to HP LIFE’s high-quality learning resources, designed specifically for entrepreneurs, business owners, students, and lifelong learners worldwide.
- Through dedicated coaching, mentoring, and access to a global network of potential supporters and investors, participants will gain the knowledge and confidence to make a real difference.
- As the course progresses, the top five teams will be selected on the basis of two online pitches.
- The finalists will then showcase their ideas live at WorldSkills General Assembly 2025 in Croatia to a global audience for the opportunity to win cash prizes.
Eligibilities
- To apply, you can join alone or with a maximum of four other participants as a team.
- You will need to find people who share your vision. Teams should be of 2 to 5 people, between 18 and 35 years old.
- Be receiving general or vocational education and training or have finished general or vocational education and training at the time of participation.
- If your business idea can solve global issues, join BeChangeMaker 2024 and make the world a better place.
