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BeChangeMaker 2026 (WorldSkills x HP Foundation)
Run by WorldSkills, HP Foundation
Deadline: 27 March 2026
HybridShanghai, ChinaRoughly 6 months (April–September 2026): online learning, coaching and a final pitch eventFreeCompetitiveHigh effort
About this opportunity
<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>
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<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>
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<p>Apply through the WorldSkills BeChangeMaker page with a short intro video and the online form.</p>
Who can apply
Ages 18–35; teams of 2 to 5 people with one designated leader
How to apply
Assemble a team, record a one-minute introduction video, and submit the online application form on the WorldSkills BeChangeMaker site. Runs every year; the 2026 round took applications from 23 February to 27 March 2026, and a 2027 edition has not been announced yet.
What you get
NetworkMentorshipPrize money
Frequently asked
Who runs this?+
Run by WorldSkills, HP Foundation.
Who can apply?+
Ages 18–35; teams of 2 to 5 people with one designated leader
When's the deadline?+
Applications close on 27 March 2026.
Is it paid?+
No fees to apply. Selected participants may receive a stipend or prize from the organiser.
What will I walk away with?+
You can expect network, mentorship and prize money.
How do I apply?+
Assemble a team, record a one-minute introduction video, and submit the online application form on the WorldSkills BeChangeMaker site.
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