Teams receive training, advice, and support
The Programme
The teams selected for BeChangeMaker 2024 will have projects tackling a range of economic and societal challenges reflected by the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Between June and September, they will have 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.
Key dates
Application open
6 March 2024
Teams selected
31 May 2024
Programme kick-off
3 June 2024
Final pitch in Lyon
9-12 September 2024
Access to high-quality learning content on HP LIFE
Begin your journey as a social entrepreneur by taking HP LIFE online courses: Starting a Small Business, Design Thinking, Basics of Finance, Social Media Marketing, and Finding Funding.
HP LIFE is a programme of the HP Foundation, and it offers free, skills-training programme for entrepreneurs, business owners, and lifelong learners all over the world.
Technology for startup acceleration
Access to powerful tools and workflow that enable you to better collaborate with your teams, apply your learning, and create your work quickly and effectively.
Dedicated coaching and customized support
Receive virtual coaching and support to accelerate your training progress, as well as regular feedback and mentoring from more than 60 mentors from HP global network, who are experts in various business fields, to ensure that you are on the right track.
Connection to a diverse global network
Network with teams from around the world who strive for a cause. Tap into and get connected with WorldSkills and HP’s global network of experts, mentors, potential supporters, and investors.
Programme overview
Details will be provided in a programme guide to the official teams.
Kick-off
3 June 2024
Attend programme kick-off and orientation.
Self-learning and coaching
4-17 June 2024
Follow the HP LIFE courses and join the dedicated coaching/mentoring.
Progress session #1: team introductions
17 June 2024
Present your progress and receive feedback.
Self-learning, coaching, and mentoring
17 June to 1 July 2024
Follow the HP LIFE courses and join the dedicated coaching/mentoring.
Progress session #2: acceleration ideas
1 July 2024
Present your progress and receive feedback.
Self-learning, coaching, and mentoring
1-15 July 2024
Follow the HP LIFE courses and join the dedicated coaching/mentoring.
Progress session #3: pitch hacks
15 July 2024
Present your progress and receive feedback.
Online pitch #1
16 July and 17 July 2024
The top 15 teams will be selected.
Self-learning, coaching, mentoring
17-29 July 2024
Follow the HP LIFE courses and join the dedicated coaching/mentoring.
Progress session #4: pitch practice
29 July 2024
Present your progress and receive feedback.
Online pitch #2
31 July 2024
The top five teams will be chosen and announced to pitch their ideas to a live audience online.
Intensive coaching, mentorship, and premium services for the top five teams
1 August to 10 September 2024
Final pitch at WorldSkills Lyon 2024
10 to 15 September 2024
Exciting final pitch to determine the winners of BeChangeMaker 2024
Organizing team
BeChangeMaker 2024
Oliver Dubois du Bellay
Oliver is the Projects and Member Services Manager at WorldSkills, which is the global hub for skills excellence and development. He works closely with the HP Foundation on the creation and implementation of BeChangeMaker to offer opportunities to youth for career building and transforming the way we think about social change and the use of skills.
Michal Jirasek
Michal is the CEO of Founderscope and the creator of the Gamified Startup Toolkit. He supports startups, social enterprises, and companies to innovate and optimize their businesses to create positive impact in the world. Michal was the coach for BeChangeMaker 2018.
Ina Progonati
Ina is the HP LIFE Partnership Consultant for the HP Foundation, leading the HP LIFE programme that offers 30 free online courses in 7 languages to build key business competencies. Previous to HP LIFE Ina was a founding member of Global Citizen. With the great support from the HP Foundation, Ina works closely with WorldSkills on the creation and implementation of BeChangeMaker.
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BeChangeMaker 2024
The HP Foundation is a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) organization of HP Inc. It supports technology-related learning, charitable giving, and volunteering programs for underserved and underrepresented communities where we live, work, and do business. Our collection of global giving and volunteering initiatives inspire HP employees to share their time, expertise, and passion to make a difference for others.
WorldSkills has built a movement that is changing the lives of young people through skills. More than 80 Member organizations which reach two-thirds of the world’s population and create measurable impact at every level. They build the confidence of millions of young people, empowering communities and fueling economies. WorldSkills is a movement of change.
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