Live pitch finale
24 September 2026
These top 5 finalist will deliver their final pitches at WorldSkills Conference 2026 in Shanghai, China on 24 September 2026.
Empals
India
Providing early, accessible support for children with ADHD, dyslexia, and autism.
Polaris Safety
China
Providing AI-powered personal safety infrastructure software for women.
Ridan AI
India
Breaking social media addiction in children with behavioral AI.
Ruruka
Paraguay
Transforming industrial sludge into sustainable construction materials.
Vivian
Mexico
Ensuring inclusion through an AI digital interpreter for Mexican sign language.
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
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Brought to you by
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.
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