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NFTE Announces World Series of Innovation Finalists

February 10, 2023 |

NEW YORK, NY, February 13, 2023 – Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) selected the top finalists in its World Series of Innovation (WSI), presented by Citi Foundation.

Finalists represent the top 10 teams in each of WSI’s 10 challenge categories. WSI encourages entrepreneurship and innovation in youth ages 13 to 24, prompting them to solve global challenges in alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, including climate change, environmental degradation and poverty.

There were 1,249 total submissions from 59 countries around the world. WSI invited participants to submit innovative solutions to unique challenges supported by Citi Foundation, Bank of the West, EY, Mary Kay, Mastercard, Maxar, MetLife Foundation, Link Logistics, ServiceNow, and Zuora. Each challenge’s first-, second-, and third-place teams will be announced in April. Prizes range from $300-$1,500.

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By keeping this competition free and accessible for youth worldwide, NFTE upholds its vision of increasing equity in education for youth, regardless of their background.

“Our World Series of Innovation embodies what NFTE teaches every day in our classrooms and communities,” said Dr. J.D. LaRock, President and CEO of NFTE. “By promoting an entrepreneurial mindset and a passion for advancing equity in society, WSI is proof of the power of our youth to create meaningful change. We were blown away by our participants this year and their ability to think critically and uniquely about some of the biggest challenges we face today, including environmental, economic, social and racial injustice. Innovation is critical for the development and betterment of our world and is an act of hope for a better future for the planet and generations to come.”

Finalists represent Bangladesh, Canada, India, Mexico, Republic of Korea, Rwanda, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, Trinidad and Tobago, United Kingdom, Vietnam, and the United States (including California, Connecticut, the District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Texas, and Virginia).

Among the ideas are Aqua Made, a U.S. team’s concept for decreasing the amount of household water usage by connecting faucets to a digital app; DyCon from Bangladesh, which tackles the large carbon footprint produced by cotton dyeing companies; and EduMaster from India, which aims to increase financial literacy rates in women by creating easily accessible, digital resources. Other projects include Sea Saver, an American team’s proposed product to remove oil from the ocean; Trinidad and Tobago’s Seaweed Solutions, which recycles seaweed to create sustainable material for construction; and Thailand’s Soilmate, a composting bin to decrease waste.

NFTE motivates youth to ignite their entrepreneurial mindset by thinking about real-world challenges. Doing so empowers future leaders outside of a traditional educational curriculum.

To learn more, visit nfte.com. Find a video about the WSI finalists at innovation.nfte.com. Direct media inquiries, including requests regarding the teams and their ideas, to Cecilia Apodaca at 970-237-0440 or cecilia@thetascgroup.com; or Denise Berkhalter at 917-281-4362 or marketing@nfte.com.

About NFTE

Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) ignites the entrepreneurial mindset with unique learning experiences that empower students to own their futures. A global nonprofit founded in 1987, NFTE provides high-quality entrepreneurship education to middle school, high school and postsecondary students. NFTE brings the power of entrepreneurship to students, regardless of family income, community resources, special needs, gender identity, race, or ethnicity. NFTE has educated more than a million students, delivering our programs in school, out of school, in-person, online, or through hybrid models. Visit nfte.com to learn more.

 

WSI CHALLENGE
FINALIST
Bank of the West Fresh Water Action ChallengeAqua Made
Bank of the West Fresh Water Action ChallengeAquaPenguin
Bank of the West Fresh Water Action ChallengeAquality
Bank of the West Fresh Water Action ChallengeBetter Kitchen Sink
Bank of the West Fresh Water Action ChallengeC2Blue
Bank of the West Fresh Water Action ChallengeDeSal
Bank of the West Fresh Water Action ChallengeDyCon
Bank of the West Fresh Water Action ChallengeElectreater
Bank of the West Fresh Water Action ChallengeSolar Water
Bank of the West Fresh Water Action ChallengeThe Sustainable Sewage Project (SSP)
Citi Foundation Future of Work ChallengeBlossomer
Citi Foundation Future of Work ChallengeCertifi
Citi Foundation Future of Work ChallengeCubifold
Citi Foundation Future of Work ChallengeFision
Citi Foundation Future of Work ChallengeHealth Forward
Citi Foundation Future of Work ChallengeSpeech2Sign
Citi Foundation Future of Work ChallengeUncharted Explorer
Citi Foundation Future of Work ChallengeVReal Academy
Citi Foundation Future of Work ChallengeW.A.G Device (Workplace Augmentation Glasses)
Citi Foundation Future of Work ChallengeYoungAmbition
EY Accelerating Environmental Sustainability ChallengeA Second Life
EY Accelerating Environmental Sustainability ChallengeAvis
EY Accelerating Environmental Sustainability ChallengeFlex Charge
EY Accelerating Environmental Sustainability ChallengeGreenQode
EY Accelerating Environmental Sustainability ChallengeHarvest Helper
EY Accelerating Environmental Sustainability ChallengepPower
EY Accelerating Environmental Sustainability ChallengeQuaternary Filters
EY Accelerating Environmental Sustainability ChallengeRE-BANATEX
EY Accelerating Environmental Sustainability ChallengeSoisoi
EY Accelerating Environmental Sustainability ChallengeWONNIT TEXTILE COLLECTION & RECYCLING SYSTEM
Link Logistics Green Buildings ChallengeAirStacks
Link Logistics Green Buildings ChallengeAlgae Power
Link Logistics Green Buildings ChallengeBioBuilds
Link Logistics Green Buildings ChallengePure Eco
Link Logistics Green Buildings ChallengeSeaweed Solutions
Link Logistics Green Buildings ChallengeShao Orchid (a symbol of Simple, brilliant and timeless)
Link Logistics Green Buildings ChallengeSoilmate
Link Logistics Green Buildings ChallengeThe Green Pillar
Link Logistics Green Buildings ChallengeVanGreen
Link Logistics Green Buildings ChallengeVulcan
Mary Kay Global Oceans Conservation ChallengeAngelGear
Mary Kay Global Oceans Conservation ChallengeLaundro Clean (Benefits the people. Benefits the ocean. Benefits YOU)
Mary Kay Global Oceans Conservation ChallengeMareplicas
Mary Kay Global Oceans Conservation ChallengeOne With the Reefs
Mary Kay Global Oceans Conservation ChallengeResead
Mary Kay Global Oceans Conservation ChallengeReversify
Mary Kay Global Oceans Conservation ChallengeSaving The Superstars of The Global Ecosystem
Mary Kay Global Oceans Conservation ChallengeSea Saver
Mary Kay Global Oceans Conservation ChallengeSea Sensor
Mary Kay Global Oceans Conservation ChallengeSeaThrough
Mastercard Financial Education Challenge$amigo
Mastercard Financial Education ChallengeBread and Dough
Mastercard Financial Education ChallengeCredX
Mastercard Financial Education ChallengeDependable DeFi
Mastercard Financial Education ChallengeDhoondo
Mastercard Financial Education ChallengeEduMaster
Mastercard Financial Education ChallengeFEST+
Mastercard Financial Education ChallengeMi Rico Tio
Mastercard Financial Education ChallengePocketPal
Mastercard Financial Education ChallengeProject Radha
Maxar Climate Mapping Challenge20/5 Vision
Maxar Climate Mapping ChallengeAquafront
Maxar Climate Mapping ChallengeGeoMosquito
Maxar Climate Mapping ChallengeHealthiAir
Maxar Climate Mapping ChallengeHurricane Help
Maxar Climate Mapping ChallengeInferno Eyes
Maxar Climate Mapping ChallengeMagnify
Maxar Climate Mapping ChallengeOceanwatch
Maxar Climate Mapping ChallengeSaVR
Maxar Climate Mapping ChallengeSolar Satellite
Metlife Foundation Good Health and Wellbeing ChallengeBubbleOn
Metlife Foundation Good Health and Wellbeing ChallengeEssential Care Center
Metlife Foundation Good Health and Wellbeing ChallengeGrandmaPath
Metlife Foundation Good Health and Wellbeing ChallengeImpatch
Metlife Foundation Good Health and Wellbeing ChallengeMADS
Metlife Foundation Good Health and Wellbeing ChallengeMIND CRUSADERS
Metlife Foundation Good Health and Wellbeing ChallengePERCH
Metlife Foundation Good Health and Wellbeing ChallengeStrive for Stride
Metlife Foundation Good Health and Wellbeing ChallengeSunrise Senior
Metlife Foundation Good Health and Wellbeing ChallengeUmeedVR
ServiceNow Carbon Killer ChallengeECOmmunity
ServiceNow Carbon Killer ChallengeEthible- Food App
ServiceNow Carbon Killer ChallengeFire Guys
ServiceNow Carbon Killer ChallengeFoodPrint AI
ServiceNow Carbon Killer ChallengeFootprint
ServiceNow Carbon Killer ChallengeGo Green Filter
ServiceNow Carbon Killer ChallengeHydroCell
ServiceNow Carbon Killer ChallengeModular Smartphones
ServiceNow Carbon Killer ChallengeSunShutters
ServiceNow Carbon Killer ChallengeCoffee for Pet
Zuora Subscription Economy ChallengeDeliveryRS
Zuora Subscription Economy ChallengeEat Wonky Marketplace
Zuora Subscription Economy ChallengeClove
Zuora Subscription Economy ChallengeOpen Closet
Zuora Subscription Economy ChallengeFashion Econ
Zuora Subscription Economy ChallengeRelivery
Zuora Subscription Economy ChallengeGreen Cloud Computing
Zuora Subscription Economy ChallengeHuhu (Help Us Help U)
Zuora Subscription Economy ChallengeecoInsure
Zuora Subscription Economy ChallengeRefillist

 

 

 

 

 

 

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