BeChangeMaker 2026: Fully Funded Social Entrepreneurship Programme for Young Innovators
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Grants & Funding
Posted
March 15, 2026
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programmes.bechangemaker.com
BeChangeMaker 2026, run by WorldSkills and the HP Foundation with UNESCO-UNEVOC support, marks 10 years of a fully funded social entrepreneurship programme that has helped hundreds of young innovators build ventures addressing SDG-aligned social and environmental challenges.
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- The programme will culminate in a live pitch final at WorldSkills Shanghai 2026, during WorldSkills Conference 2026, where the top five teams – selected through a series of online pitches – will present their ideas to an international audience and compete for cash prizes.
- Submit the Online ApplicationComplete the application form on the BeChangeMaker 2026 official website and upload your video. Fill in the form on the BeChangeMaker 2026 website and submit your application.
- Learn more about BeChangeMaker and find inspiration from previous participants.
- The BeChangeMaker programme has become one of the most influential global initiatives supporting youth social entrepreneurs. With its tenth edition in 2026, the programme continues to empower the next generation of innovators working to solve some of the world’s most pressing challenges.