Selection
The top 15 teams proceeding to the next stage of this year's programme have been chosen from the top 30 teams selected for the first round of BeChangeMaker 2024.
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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
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Top 15 teams
Blue Ocean
Mexico
Conservation and sustainable use of oceans through advanced monitoring and scientific research
CALIFICADAS
Argentina
Personal development platform for women
CarePlug
Zimbabwe
Telemedicine platform with a state-of-the-art EHR system to bridge the healthcare gap
Doorcas Africa
Nigeria
Livestock mortality reduction system
G-OLD
Malaysia
Smart monitoring system for elderly
Holly
Colombia
Solution that helps young people believe in themselves
Mandisa Project
South Africa
Platform which aims to reduces skills mismatch
Paltic
Lebanon
Transforming plastic waste into sustainable panels
Planet Plus
Kenya
Biodegradable bags for recollection and composting
Propellers
Brazil
Talent development platform for youth
RiceUp
Vietnam
Rice-based product and packaging initiative
Secury
Yemen
Raising awareness to secure digital users and their data online
Sekofia
Nigeria
Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) health insurance management platform
Talpact
Poland
Volunteering opportunities solution
YouthDee
Thailand
Insulation made from agricultural waste
Teams that were part of the first round of BCM
Algaemi
India
Innovative and sustainable solutions in the paper industry
Artisans
Morocco
Digital platform that connects independent artisans with clients
Foster Learning
Pakistan
Enhancing employability through targeted career advisory services and practical skills training
HyfeBee
Ghana
Leveraging AI in beekeeping
InteractiveAlphabetism
Paraguay
Solution for functional illiteracy in Latin America
Kinowave
India
More energy efficient and affordable cooling solutions
llPhantom llRose
Mexico
Sustainable fashion ecosystem
PharmAssist
Spain
Solving lack of access to essential medicines in marginalized communities
Recap
Portugal
Educational content in the format of reels, quizzes, and gamified experiences
SuperNova, Inc
United States
AI based caregiver app
Synthix AI
Somalia
AI driven virtual care service
Team ViGeR
Mongolia
VOD platform for educational organizations, offering affordable online education solutions
TechDreamers
Uzbekistan
AI app streamlining students' digital communications
Volunty
Thailand
Platform where marginalized groups connect with activists and fundraisers
Yachachiy App
Peru
Educational app
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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