Calling all young innovators! Do you have a business idea that can bring positive change to your community? If yes, apply for the BeChangeMaker 2025 program!
Opportunity Details
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 provides access to high quality learning content on HP LIFE, 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.
About the Programme
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).
Form a team - Step 1
Form a team of 2 to 5 people who share the same vision, are between 18 and 35 years old and choose a team leader.
Share your challenge - Step 2
Introduce your team and share your social challenge in a 1-min video. Upload the video to YouTube as unlisted – this is to be included in your online application.
Submit your application - Step 3
The team leader needs to submit the application on behalf of the team by 31 May. Please make sure that each of the team member has read and agreed to the Official Rules and created an account on HP LIFE to access the free courses before submitting the application.
Team will be selected - Step 4
Thirty teams will be selected to officially join the programme – announcement to be made on 6 June. BeChangeMaker 2025 will kick off with an orientation on 13 June.