Live pitch finale
25-28 September 2023
After five impressive live pitches on 26 September 2023 in Dublin, Altogether, an accessible justice mobile application and service, was voted the most innovative idea among a stellar group of finalists. Second place went to Medvax Health from Nigeria, a mobile application developed by two pharmacists focused on reducing health risks by providing swift access to safe medication at affordable prices. Third place went to I Hear U from Mexico, a digital platform and online community that offers affordable mental healthcare across Latin America.
The BeChangeMaker 2023 live pitch final took place on 26 September 2023 in Dublin, Ireland. Check out the recording to see last year's teams in action.
Altogether
Winner
Tackle discrimination against persons with disabilities and promote equitable integration into society and the justice system.
Medvax Health
Second place
Providing access to healthcare through technology.
I Hear You
Third place
Promoting mental health for youth through technology
BLUECROPS
Creating sustainable agricultural practices and technology.
Ecojoy
Promoting sustainable consumption.
Key dates
Application open
15 March 2023
Teams selected
9 June 2023
Programme kick-off
12 June 2023
Final pitch in Dublin
24-27 September 2023
Organizing team
BeChangeMaker 2023
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.
Gustavo Sanchez
Gustavo is part of the HP Foundation team. In his role as HP Inspires Giving Program Manager, he works with the team to engage HP employees in virtual volunteerism around the world. Gus will partner with Worldskills to inspire HP employees to share their skills by participating in BeChangeMaker 2023.
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 2023
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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