Are you a budding innovator, artist, or problem-solver? Do you have a passion for creating positive change in the world?
The Changemakers World Cup is your platform to shine!
Inviting young students, budding innovators, social entrepreneurs, teachers, NGOs, and impact makers tackling the world’s most pressing challenges to address the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals ( UN SDGs).
Whether you're a tech whiz, a creative artist, or a social impact champion, we have a place for you.
under 18 years
over 18 years - includes college students, working professionals, teachers, and NGOs
Innovative tech solutions, social impact projects, real-world actions
Public advocacy, inspiring voices, attention MUNers
Creative storytelling, literature, art, visual narratives
Submissions and warm-up
Elimination rounds and high-stakes battles
Grand finale, ultimate winners, and global recognition
The Changemakers World Cup is for individuals and teams who are taking action to make the world better—whether you’re growing a community garden, building a lab prototype, or leading a large-scale impact campaign.
The work you have done so far is just the beginning and only earns you the right to register for the competition. To move forward, you’ll need to complete missions and earn points. Whether you’re saving electricity in your neighborhood or have helped 50 people get jobs, everyone starts equal.
Note: In the Pro-Changemakers category, missions are only for educators and higher education students. For Professionals, startups, and NGO representatives we will reach out to you for detailed information about your work.
“The Changemakers World Cup is like the IPL for changemakers—a platform where anyone with a vision and passion for change and taking action, can participate. It’s not just for those with massive impact or resources. We want to make changemaking a national movement. We are scouting for incredible changemakers to represent India at the 1M1B Summit at the United Nations Headquarters in New York.”
Manav Subodh, Founder & Chief Mentor, 1M1B
(*Limited travel scholarships from 1M1B to attend the Summit at the UN may be made available based on need and will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.)
for all award winners
worth Rs.25,000 for award category winners
Feature in
all participants scoring more than 60% points to get a certificate of appreciation and all submissions to get a certificate of participation
Best AI-powered or emerging tech-driven SDG solution.
Most innovative use of technology for impact.
Most scalable and practical tech solution.
Most innovative environmental technology solution.
Most inspiring artistic expression - art, literature, or storytelling piece.
For highest level of creativity and originality.
Best narrative-driven approach to an SDG challenge.
Most significant real-world impact & strongest measurable impact.
For strongest community engagement and involvement.
Most influential advocacy campaign for an SDG.
Best overall project across all themes.
Best project by a young participant (Under 18).
Best social media engagement.
Most voted project by the public.
Most groundbreaking project using tech.
School with the most impactful student-led initiatives based on overall scores across the 3 stages.
School with most participation.