Challenge theme: the 17 SDGs
The challenge theme is built on the 17 Sustainable Development Goals defined by the United Nations for building a better tomorrow.
About
Transformers 2021
A virtual competition from TALYouth — a youth philanthropy and social entrepreneurship initiative of the Touch-A-Life Foundation, a nonprofit organization focused on creating social impact using digital platforms.
When young minds innovate for good, the world wins!
For youth
Ages up to 22 years
Free & virtual
Participation is free and fully virtual
Global teams
Schools, colleges & universities worldwide
Goals
Engage, educate and empower young changemakers
The program encourages participating teams to submit innovative ideas on themes related to the 17 Sustainable Development Goals adopted by the United Nations.
Learn the Global Goals
Educate our youth on the UN SDGs — focused on people, planet, peace and prosperity — to create a better world for all.
Create your own social enterprise
Identify an opportunity aligned with the SDGs to impact an underserved group in your local community through advocacy, philanthropy or business.
Get skilled on digital frameworks
Access social innovation tools — TALGiving digital philanthropy, TALRadio and TALMedia digital advocacy, and the TAL Social Enterprise Canvas.
Submit your solution
Fill up the canvas, submit your elevator pitch video and a 15-slide pitch deck.
Get access to mentors
Learn from TALLeaders — experienced social entrepreneurs and changemakers guiding every team.
Become a social entrepreneur. Change the world.
Global Participants
From
- San José Unified School District
- Palo Alto Unified School District
- East Side Union High School District
- Santa Clara Unified School District
- Tesla STEM High School
- Eastlake High School
- Centennial High School
- Stillwater Area High School
- Stargate School
- The Shri Ram Universal School
- Oakridge International School
- CHIREC International
- International Delhi Public School
- Epistemo Vikas Leadership School
- Vishwa Vidyapeeth
- St. Ann's High School
- Bhashyam Educational Institutions
- Indian Institute of Technology Tirupati
- National Institute of Technology Rourkela
- K L Deemed to be University
- Chaitanya Bharathi Institute of Technology
- B V Raju Institute of Technology
- Vignana Jyothi Institute of Engineering and Technology
- Kakatiya University
- Yogi Vemana University
- Lovely Professional University
- Chandigarh University
- Jamia Millia Islamia
- Aligarh Muslim University
- Woxsen University
- Amrita School of Engineering
- Galgotias University
- Sreenidhi Institute of Science & Technology
- PSG Polytechnic College
- Sri Sairam Engineering College
- Velammal Engineering College
- Sarvajanik College of Engineering & Technology
- Shri Vishnu Engineering College for Women
- RVR & JCCE
- SRKR Engineering College
Judges, Advisors and Partners
From
San José State University
University of California
University of Colorado
TechNVision Ventures Limited
PayPal
HungerMitao
DataStax
Unicef
A Precious Child, Inc.
Tech Mahindra
PulpPR
Solix Technologies, Inc.
Accelero
Event Cadence
Emagia
Haynes and Boone, LLP
SOIL
iB HUBS
SR Innovation Exchange
United Way Worldwide
NxtWave
San José State University
University of California
University of Colorado
TechNVision Ventures Limited
PayPal
HungerMitao
DataStax
Unicef
A Precious Child, Inc.
Tech Mahindra
PulpPR
Solix Technologies, Inc.
Accelero
Event Cadence
Emagia
Haynes and Boone, LLP
SOIL
iB HUBS
SR Innovation Exchange
United Way Worldwide
NxtWave
Non-profit Organizations
From
- Learning Space Foundation
- Ananda Foundation India
- Global Ability In Disability – Global AID
- AshrayAkruti
- Padala Charitable Trust
Awards and Recognitions
Global Award
Top innovative winning proposals are awarded TALYouth Transformer of the Year 2021 awards and seed funding.
Recognition
All participants are featured on the TALYouth webpage as Touch-A-Life young social innovators.
Certificate
All participants receive the TALYouth TRANSFORMERS 2021 Certificate of Participation.
Related Resources
Watch highlights, sessions and stories from the Transformers 2021 edition.
About TALYouth
TALYouth is a youth philanthropy and social entrepreneurship virtual accelerator program encouraging young leaders to solve real-world problems.
Learn MoreAbout Touch-A-Life Foundation
The Touch-A-Life Foundation is a non-profit organization connecting those in need with those willing to give.
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