<p>BeChangeMaker 2026 is a global social entrepreneurship programme run by WorldSkills and the HP Foundation, supported by UNESCO-UNEVOC. It backs young innovators turning ideas into ventures that address social or environmental challenges aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals.</p> <ul> <li>Open to participants aged 18 to 35, forming teams of two to five with one designated leader.</li> <li>Selected teams access free online learning through HP LIFE plus dedicated coaching, mentorship and networking with potential supporters and investors.</li> <li>Applications open 23 February and close 27 March 2026; 30 teams are announced on 1 April and the programme kicks off 7 April 2026.</li> <li>Culminates in a live pitch final during WorldSkills Shanghai 2026 on 22–27 September 2026, where the top teams compete for cash prizes.</li> </ul> <p>Apply through the WorldSkills BeChangeMaker page with a short intro video and the online form.</p>