An online training programme that inspires action on global challenges through social entrepreneurship and the power of skills

Be part of the solutions for achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals

BeChangeMaker provides 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.

HP LIFE, a programme of the HP Foundation, provides 32 free online learning courses for entrepreneurs, business owners, students, and lifelong learners all over the world.

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Key dates

Application open

23 February 2026

Teams selected

1 April 2026

Programme kick-off

7 April 2026

Final pitch in Shanghai

22-27 September 2026

”It has been a rollercoaster of emotions, but we are feeling so thrilled to have won. We have already made a great network of contacts and organizations that support skills for those with disabilities so that we can take our product to the next level.

— Glovatrix, winner of BeChangeMaker 2025

The BeChangeMaker 2025 live pitch final took place 14 October 2025 in Dubrovnik, Croatia in front of delegates at WorldSkills Croatia Conference 2025. Check out the recording to see last year's teams in action.

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Form a team

Step 1

Form a team of 2 to 5 people who share the same vision, are between 18 and 35 years old and choose a team leader.

Share your challenge

Step 2

Introduce your team and share your social challenge in a 1-min video. Upload the video to YouTube as unlisted – this is to be included in your online application.

Submit your application

Step 3

The team leader needs to submit the application on behalf of the team by 27 March. Please make sure that each of the team member has read and agreed to the Official Rules and created an account on HP LIFE to access the free courses before submitting the application.

Team will be selected

Step 4

Thirty teams will be selected to officially join the programme – announcement to be made on 1 April. BeChangeMaker 2026 will kick off with an orientation on 7 April.

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BeChangeMaker 2026 Activation Guide

If you would like to help spread the word for BeChangeMaker, please download the activation guide (ZIP, 82MB) which provides you with the resources you can use to customize and support your communication planning to announce the call for applications.

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Organizing team

BeChangeMaker 2026

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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BeChangeMaker 2026

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.