Last call for aspiring social entrepreneurs!

Only a few weeks are left to apply for BeChangeMaker 2025, the ninth edition of our popular social entrepreneurship programme. Don’t miss out!

Powered by WorldSkills and the HP Foundation, BeChangeMaker has, since its inception, nurtured more than 300 teams committed to driving positive change through their businesses.

The programme, supported by UNESCO-UNEVOC, UNIDO, PEN Worldwide, and the Yunus Environment Hub, provides participants with access to HP LIFE’s world-class learning resources, acceleration tools and technology, dedicated coaching and mentoring, as well as the opportunity to tap into a diverse global network of potential supporters and investors.

The five finalist teams will receive cash prizes and will be at WorldSkills General Assembly 2025 in Dubrovnik, Croatia, from 12–14 October to take part in a bootcamp and deliver their final pitch in front of an international audience.

The steps to apply for BeChangeMaker 2025 are:

1. Create a team of up to five people and select a team leader, or join alone.
2. Create a one-minute video introducing your team and project.
3. Fill in the form on the BeChangeMaker 2025 website and submit your application.

Need inspiration?

BeChangeMaker Youth Festival 2025 took place from 10–11 April, gathering the programme’s alumni for a series of panel discussions with industry leaders and global changemakers, microlearning sessions, and workshops on entrepreneurship. You can watch the recording of the sessions and learn from past participants how BeChangeMaker impacted their entrepreneurial journeys.

Discover more stories from past BeChangeMakers in our news section.