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BeChangeMaker 2020

Social Entrepreneurship Acceleration Programme
Develop skills to make your business idea a reality.

Apply

Now till 22 May 2020

Selection

22-29 May 2020

Programme

8 June to 31 August 2020

Final pitch

14 September 2020

Teams receive training, advice, and support

The Programme

The teams selected for BeChangeMaker 2020 with projects tackling a range of economic and societal challenges reflected by the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Between June and October, they will have 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. 


 

Technology for startup acceleration

Access to powerful tools and workflow that enable you to better collaborate with your teams, apply your learning, and create your work quickly and effectively.


 


 

Access to high-quality learning content on HP LIFE

Begin your journey as a social entrepreneur by taking HP LIFE online courses: Starting a Small Business, Design Thinking, Basics of Finance, Social Media Marketing, and Finding Funding.

HP LIFE is a programme of the HP Foundation, and it provides 32 FREE online learning courses for entrepreneurs, innovators and small business owners worldwide.


 

Connection to a diverse global network

Network with teams from around the world who strive for a cause. Tap into and get connected with WorldSkills and HP’s global network of experts, mentors, potential supporters, and investors.


 


 

Dedicated coaching and customized support

Receive virtual coaching and support to accelerate your training progress, as well as regular feedback and mentoring from 56 mentors from HP global network to ensure that you are on the right track.

Programme overview

Details will be provided in a programme guide to the official teams. 

Kick-off session and orientation

8 June 2020

Get to know the teams and familiar with the courses and tools.

Self-learning, coaching, and mentoring

8-18 June 2020

Follow the HP LIFE courses and join the dedicated coaching/mentoring.

Progress session #1

19 June 2020

Present your progress and receive feedback.

Self-learning, coaching, and mentoring

22 June-2 July 2020

Follow the HP LIFE courses and join the dedicated coaching/mentoring.

Progress session #2

3 July 2020

Present your progress and receive feedback.

Self-learning, coaching, and mentoring

6-16 July 2020

Follow the HP LIFE courses and join the dedicated coaching/mentoring.

Progress session #3

17 July 2020

Present your progress and receive feedback.

Online pitch #1

20 July, 21 July 2020

Teams will be divided into two groups to deliver their pitches separately.

Self-learning, coaching, mentoring

20-30 July 2020

Follow the HP LIFE courses and join the dedicated coaching/mentoring.

Progress session #4

31 July 2020

Present your progress and receive feedback.

Self-learning, coaching, mentoring

3-11 August 2020

Follow the HP LIFE courses and join the dedicated coaching/mentoring.

Progress session #5

14 August 2020

Present your progress and receive feedback.

Self-learning, coaching, mentoring

17-26 August 2020

Follow the HP LIFE courses and join the dedicated coaching/mentoring.

Online pitch #2

27 August 2020

Top five teams will be chosen and announced to pitch their ideas to a live audience online.

Online final pitch

14 September 2020

Exciting final pitch to determine the winners of BeChangeMaker 2020!

Judges

BeChangeMaker 2020

Thanks to the following judges who are part of the BeChangeMaker 2020 to support and guide our teams. 

Angela Matusik

Head of Corporate Brand, Content and Creative at HP

New York, United States of America

Cedric Bandoh

Global Manager, Retail Solutions Category at HP

Houston, United States of America

Hayley Whatarau

Human Rights Program Manager at HP

Wan Chai, Hong Kong

Jared Palmer

Product Manager, WW PS Services at HP

Laurel, United Sates of America

Jeff Chen

Head of Research Partnerships, Worldwide Education Solutions at HP

San Diego, United States of America

Karol Zeledon

Site Operations and Sustainability Manager at HP

Alajuela, Costa Rica

Michele Malejki

Global Head, Social Impact Programs at HP

New York, United States of America

Surashree Rahane

National Product Manager, Education and Chromebooks at HP

Gurgaon, India

Tiffany Grant King

Global Diversity & Inclusion Program Manager at HP

Palo Alto, United States of America

Organizing team

BeChangeMaker 2020

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.

Grace Lung

Grace is the Senior Manager of Partnership Programmes at WorldSkills, which is the global hub for skills excellence and development. She 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.

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BeChangeMaker 2020

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The HP Foundation is a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) organization that, with the help of HP employees, funds philanthropic programs for underserved communities where we live, work, and do business by supporting technology-related learning, charitable giving, volunteering, and disaster relief programs.

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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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