More than a Challenge

The Challenge supports teams to hack intelligent, profitable and socially impactful business ideas that make our daily living more efficient, comfortable and sustainable.

The 2025
Competition Stage

Stage

1

Ideation Stage

Think outside the box and charter your path by selecting your Global Goals, brainstorming ideas and conducting relevant research to build a solid foundation.

Stage

2

Innovation Stage

Be prepared to go big and bring your innovation to life through a multi-step design thinking methodology, and engage with key stakeholders relevant to your cause 

Stage

3

Impact Stage

Get ready for the spotlight while attending interactive training and community sessions, while getting ready to submit a pre-recorded project presentation to a panel of global judges

Start your Changemaking Journey

Integration inclusion and innovation to maximize impact – design, solve and establish yourself as a game-changer. You may just better the world in the process

Timeline

July 2025

Ready

Select Key Global Goals 

Build a Team

Conduct Relevant Research

August 2025

Set

Complete Lean Canvas Exercise

Identify Innovation Angle

Draft Business Plan

September to October 2025

Go

Join Global Goals Week

Connect with Experts

Submit Presentation Video

Judging Criteria

20%

Innovation and Disruption to Industry

20%

Market Potential, Business Model and Defensibility

20%

Team Background and Global Partnerships

20%

Traction and Further Development Plan

20%

Social impact

Share Your Vision with the World

Submit your presentation and plans for a sustainable future. Together, we can turn your vision into action and inspire positive change in communities worldwide.

DEADLINE - October 20, 2025

Judging Criteria

20%

Innovation and Disruption to Industry

20%

Market Potential, Business Model and Defensibility

20%

Team Background and Global Partnerships

20%

Traction and Further Development Plan

20%

Social impact