Teams receive training, advice, and support
The Programme
The teams selected for BeChangeMaker 2023 had projects tackling a range of economic and societal challenges reflected by the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Between June and September, they had 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.
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
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 offers free, skills-training programme for entrepreneurs, business owners, and lifelong learners all over the world.
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.
Dedicated coaching and customized support
Receive virtual coaching and support to accelerate your training progress, as well as regular feedback and mentoring from more than 60 mentors from HP global network, who are experts in various business fields, to ensure that you are on the right track.
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.
Programme overview
Details were provided in a programme guide to the official teams.
Orientation
10 June 2023
Teams create accounts for the tools used in the programme.
Kick-off
12 June 2023
Get to know the teams and get familiar with the courses and tools.
Self-learning and coaching
13-26 June 2023
Follow the HP LIFE courses and join the dedicated coaching/mentoring.
Progress session #1
26 June 2023
Present your progress and receive feedback.
Self-learning, coaching, and mentoring
26 June to 10 July 2023
Follow the HP LIFE courses and join the dedicated coaching/mentoring.
Progress session #2
10 July 2023
Present your progress and receive feedback.
Self-learning, coaching, and mentoring
10-24 July 2023
Follow the HP LIFE courses and join the dedicated coaching/mentoring.
Progress session #3
24 July 2023
Present your progress and receive feedback.
Online pitch #1
25 July and 26 July 2023
The top 15 teams will be selected.
Self-learning, coaching, mentoring
24 July to 7 August 2023
Follow the HP LIFE courses and join the dedicated coaching/mentoring.
Progress session #4
7 August 2023
Present your progress and receive feedback.
Online pitch #2
9 August 2023
The top five teams will be chosen and announced to pitch their ideas to a live audience online.
Intensive coaching, mentorship, and premium services for the top five teams
10 August to 25 September 2023
Bootcamp and final pitch in Dublin
25 to 28 September
Exciting final pitch to determine the winners of BeChangeMaker 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.
Brought to you by
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.
Impact Partner
BeChangeMaker 2023
