--- title: BeChangeMaker 2022 Final Pitch description: Register to the final pitch of BeChangeMaker 2022. Support the top 6 teams of this years global acceleration competition. --- ![Logo](https://programmes.bechangemaker.com/hubfs/Logo.svg "Logo") # Join BeChangeMaker 2022 crowdfunding campaign Support our finalists whose business ideas are making a real difference in their communities and around the world ###### You can support your favorite teams by: ![noun-promote-1022088](https://programmes.bechangemaker.com/hubfs/noun-promote-1022088.svg "noun-promote-1022088") Watch the replay if you have missed the live Online Final Pitch ![noun-like-5120256](https://programmes.bechangemaker.com/hubfs/noun-like-5120256.svg "noun-like-5120256") Make a donation to the teams ![noun-donate-4879603-1](https://programmes.bechangemaker.com/hubfs/noun-donate-4879603-1.svg "noun-donate-4879603-1") Share the crowdfunding campaign with your network # BeChangeMaker 2022 Online Final Pitch The finalists ## BeChangeMaker 2022 Selected from more than 200 applications from around the world, we invite you to support these brilliant young social entrepreneurs by providing funding amount of your choice to help them improve our world with the power of skills and innovative business ideas.  By making a donation to one or more of the following fundraisers (crowdfunding campaigns), you agree to the [terms and conditions](https://www.dropbox.com/s/flnky82emj93bnj/BCM2022_terms_and_conditions_crowdfunding_campaign_donors.pdf?dl=0) as a donor. Please make sure that you have read the terms and conditions before proceeding with your donation. Ethiopia Happy Pad Sustainable sanitation products for girls and women. ![BCM2022_Happy_Pads_Ethiopia](https://programmes.bechangemaker.com/hubfs/BCM2022_Happy_Pads_Ethiopia.jpg "BCM2022_Happy_Pads_Ethiopia") Chinese Taipei COCAPAIR Sustainable manufacturing and consumption in the furniture industry. ![BCM2022_Cocapair_Taiwan](https://programmes.bechangemaker.com/hubfs/BCM2022_Cocapair_Taiwan.jpg "BCM2022_Cocapair_Taiwan") Hong Kong EcoLife Eco-friendly lifestyle through social media and gamification. ![BCM2022_EcoLife_Hong_Kong](https://programmes.bechangemaker.com/hubfs/BCM2022_EcoLife_Hong_Kong.jpg "BCM2022_EcoLife_Hong_Kong") Myanmar Thate Pan Institute Nurturing young Innovators through accessible and affordable quality STEAM education. ![BCM2022_Thate_Pan_Institute_Myanmar-1](https://programmes.bechangemaker.com/hubfs/BCM2022_Thate_Pan_Institute_Myanmar-1.jpg "BCM2022_Thate_Pan_Institute_Myanmar-1") Kenya Circular Innovation Hub Circular supply chain for sustainable environment. ![BCM2022_Circular_Innovation_ Hub_Kenya](https://programmes.bechangemaker.com/hubfs/BCM2022_Circular_Innovation_%20Hub_Kenya.jpg "BCM2022_Circular_Innovation_ Hub_Kenya") Chinese Taipei The Specials Eradicate the gap between society and underprivileged people ![BCM2022_wildcard](https://programmes.bechangemaker.com/hubfs/BCM2022_wildcard.jpg "BCM2022_wildcard") --- Programme roadmap ## **Key dates** --- ##### 15 March Application open ##### 6 June Application closed ##### 15 June Programme kick-off ##### 29 September Final pitch Online Final Pitch ## Judges of BeChangeMaker 2022 ![BCM2022_judge_Tommy_Hellström](https://programmes.bechangemaker.com/hs-fs/hubfs/BCM2022_judge_Tommy_Hellstro%CC%88m.png?width=200&height=200&name=BCM2022_judge_Tommy_Hellstro%CC%88m.png "BCM2022_judge_Tommy_Hellström") ###### Tommy Hellström Honorary Member at WorldSkills International ![BCM2022_judge_Hanny_Lavine](https://programmes.bechangemaker.com/hs-fs/hubfs/BCM2022_judge_Hanny_Lavine.png?width=200&height=200&name=BCM2022_judge_Hanny_Lavine.png "BCM2022_judge_Hanny_Lavine") ###### Hanny Lavine Senior Manager, Chief of Staff Office, Strategy & Incubation at HP ![BCM2022_judge_Christine_Hofmann](https://programmes.bechangemaker.com/hs-fs/hubfs/BCM2022_judge_Christine_Hofmann.png?width=200&height=200&name=BCM2022_judge_Christine_Hofmann.png "BCM2022_judge_Christine_Hofmann") ###### Christine Hofmann Team Lead Skills for Social Inclusion at International Labour Organization About BeChangeMaker Since 2017, BeChangeMaker is an annual online training programme that inspires action on global challenges through social entrepreneurship and the power of skills. BeChangeMaker provides access to high-quality learning content on HP LIFE, tools and technology for startup acceleration, dedicated coaching, mentoring, as well as the opportunity to tap into a diverse global network of potential supporters and investors.  ![noun-target-3670252-D81369](https://programmes.bechangemaker.com/hubfs/noun-target-3670252-D81369.svg) 1500+ Applications ![noun-network-3670233-D81369](https://programmes.bechangemaker.com/hubfs/noun-network-3670233-D81369.svg) 80+ Countries/regions ![noun-graph-3670182-D81369](https://programmes.bechangemaker.com/hubfs/noun-graph-3670182-D81369.svg) 160 Business ideas accelerated ![noun-growing-plant-3670132-D81369](https://programmes.bechangemaker.com/hubfs/noun-growing-plant-3670132-D81369.svg) 6 Finalists for BCM2022 ## Organizing Team ![40959421-0-grace](https://programmes.bechangemaker.com/hs-fs/hubfs/40959421-0-grace.jpg?width=300&height=223&name=40959421-0-grace.jpg "40959421-0-grace") ###### 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. ![KimTolbert](https://programmes.bechangemaker.com/hs-fs/hubfs/KimTolbert.jpg?width=300&height=222&name=KimTolbert.jpg "KimTolbert") ###### Kim Tolbert Kim is the Social Impact & Sustainability Network Manager for the HP Foundation. In this role, she works with the HP Foundation team to engage HP employees in its giving and volunteering programs, including HP LIFE. As Program Manager, Kim will partner with Worldskills to inspire HP employees to share their expertise as volunteer mentors for this year’s BeChangeMaker teams. ![40959426-0-michal](https://programmes.bechangemaker.com/hs-fs/hubfs/40959426-0-michal.jpg?width=300&height=223&name=40959426-0-michal.jpg "40959426-0-michal") ###### Michal Jirasek Michal is the CEO of Founderscope and serial entrepreneur. He supports startups, social enterprises, and companies to innovate and optimize their businesses to create positive impact in the world. Michal supports BeChangeMaker since 2018. ![41189186-0-ina](https://programmes.bechangemaker.com/hs-fs/hubfs/41189186-0-ina.jpg?width=300&height=223&name=41189186-0-ina.jpg "41189186-0-ina") ###### 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 ![hp-foundation-removebg-preview](https://programmes.bechangemaker.com/hs-fs/hubfs/hp-foundation-removebg-preview.png?width=205&height=80&name=hp-foundation-removebg-preview.png "hp-foundation-removebg-preview") The [HP Foundation](https://www8.hp.com/us/en/hp-information/social-innovation/hp-foundation.html) 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. ![WS_Logo_DarkBlue_RGB_v3-01](https://programmes.bechangemaker.com/hs-fs/hubfs/WS_Logo_DarkBlue_RGB_v3-01.png?width=151&height=100&name=WS_Logo_DarkBlue_RGB_v3-01.png "WS_Logo_DarkBlue_RGB_v3-01") [WorldSkills ](https://www.worldskills.org/)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. ## Our partners Thank you to our partners who provide post-programme support to the finalists of BeChangeMaker 2022. ![BCM_Partner](https://programmes.bechangemaker.com/hubfs/BCM_Partner.png) © 2022 WorldSkills International [Privacy   ](https://worldskills.org/site/privacy/)[Terms   ](https://worldskills.org/site/terms/)[Contact](https://worldskills.org/site/contact/)