Selection
The top 30 teams will be selected for the first round of BeChangeMaker 2025 on 6 June.
Key dates
Application open
5 March 2025
Teams selected
6 June 2025
Programme kick-off
13 June 2025
Final pitch in Dubrovnik
12-17 October 2025
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Top 30 teams
ADAPTIVA
Dominican Republic
Facilitating adaptive smart solutions for evolving resilient cities
Aether
Chinese Taipei
Innovative water collecting system that harnesses nature to help combat water scarcity
AlgaeAquaCult
Chinese Taipei
Turning aquaculture waste into useful, eco-friendly resources
AstMask
Denmark
Child-friendly asthma mask that simplifies inhaler use
DIGITAL GOOD
Portugal
Gamified solution for ethical usage of AI
DonorX
Nigeria
Web-based comprehensive voluntary blood donor platform
Dynapath
Vietnam
Piezoelectric tiles generating clean energy from footsteps, reducing emissions and costs
EduGoals ai
United States
AI coach helping underserved rural students with their exams
EKCOLAB
Cameroon
Emergency system that helps track waterborne diseases in Africa
Glovatrix
India
AI powered sign language interpreter
Grailmaker Innovations
India
Smartphone based accessibility for visually impaired people
IDDA (Innovation and Digital Development Association)
Turkey
Hands-on solar STEAM education preparing students for green energy futures
Magic Hands
Brazil
Learning app for hearing impaired people
Open Mandate (Mandato Aberto)
Brazil
AI-based platform aimed at increasing political literacy
PaperPath
Morocco
Delivering offline access to administrative information through visuals and voice
PaperPods
Indonesia
Creating seed-embedded paper from waste crafted by retired Balinese women
Raise your Sound
Kenya
Equipping the youth with both digital and AI skills
ReGen
Nepal
Climate-aware and action-oriented learning kits for children
RTN Zero
United Kingdom
AI-powered net-zero transition for MSMEs, starting with foodservice
Selva
Colombia
Transforming gynecological care with precise, low-cost diagnostic tools
SpaceKuna
Peru
Platform empowering youth with skills in space science, bio-innovation, and sustainability
Spooning
Vietnam
Fighting food waste by linking restaurants with charitable organizations
TARUNIRA
Indonesia
Transforming palmyra sap into diabetic-friendly palmyra sugar and zero-waste products
TechGyant
Rwanda
Empowering African innovation with AI-driven storytelling for global reach
TOON KIDS
Morocco
Safe and educational platform that delivers content tailored to children’s needs
Trip Hive
Tunisia
Empowering responsible travel through carbon tracking, local engagement, and tree planting
Twende Green Ecocycle
Kenya
Transforming plastic waste into eco-friendly school furniture
Va-Nano
Mexico
Turning banana waste into a biodegradable alternative to plastic
Why Waste
Thailand
Responsible waste management through compostable packaging and waste collection systems
Youth Re:Linked
Canada
Empowering communities to thrive through culture, care, and local leadership
Organizing team
BeChangeMaker 2025
Oliver Dubois du Bellay
Oliver is the Partnership Programmes 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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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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