Lead2030: The Next Generation of Changemakers

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From ending extreme poverty to protecting our oceans, the Sustainable Development Goals are an ambitious roadmap to a sustainable future. To make this future a reality by 2030, we need a generation of young leaders who are meaningfully engaged with the Sustainable Development Goals and are working purposefully to achieve them.

Formed by One Young World and powered by some of the world’s leading businesses, Lead2030 finds, funds and accelerates SDG solutions created by founders under 30.

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Since coming together in 2018, Lead2030 partners have provided $1.9 million+ and hundreds of hours of executive mentorship to support enterprises identified through Lead2030.

 

Latest Challenges

 

 

Lead2030 Challenge for SDG7

Supported by CEZ Group

How can we ensure access to energy for all?

jayathma Wickramanayake
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Elio Leone Sceti
Lead2030 Deloitte

 

 

The Sustainable Development Goals

 

 

From ending extreme poverty to protecting our oceans, the SDGs are an ambitious roadmap to a sustainable future by 2030.

SDG Grid

Learn more about the SDGs

 

 


MEET THE LATEST LEAD2030 CHALLENGE WINNERS

The latest Lead2030 Challenges sourced 2,200+ SDG solutions from more than 140 countries. The Lead2030 Challenge Winners will receive $50,000 in addition to 12 months of executive mentorship from their Challenge Partner to help amplify their impact as they tackle some of the world’s most pressing issues.

Taylor Quinn
Tailored Food
 

Taylor Quinn


Supported by
Reckitt

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Uche Udekwe
Natal Cares
 

Uche Udekwe


Supported by
Reckitt

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Vidyut Mohan
Takachar
 

Vidyut


Supported by
AstraZeneca

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Enkhuun Byambadorj
Breathe Mongolia
 

Enkhuun


Supported by
AstraZeneca

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Edith Soria
Create Purpose
 

Edith Soria


Supported by
AstraZeneca

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Stewart O'Callaghan
Live Through This
 

Stewart O'Callaghan


Supported by
Roche UK

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Diana Quintero
BIVE
 

Diana Quintero


Supported by
AstraZeneca

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Paula Dosza
imagiLabs
 

Paula Dosza


Supported by
Deloitte

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Jack Growden
LiteHaus International
 

Jack Growden


Supported by
Deloitte

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Arielle Kitio
CAYSTI
 

Arielle Kitio


Supported by
Deloitte

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Hortense Decaux
Codi
 

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Supported by
Deloitte

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Katherine Shayne
CIRT
 

Katherine Shayne


Supported by
AB InBev

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Samir Lakhani
Eco-Soap Bank
 

Samir Lakhani SDG


Supported by
Reckitt

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Ricardo Alba
Eko Group H2O+
 

Ricardo Torres


Supported by
Reckitt

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Akshay Makar
Climatenza
 

Akshay Makar


Supported by
bp

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Bonny Dave
Trestle Labs
 

Bonny Dave


Supported by
Santen

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Sonika Manandhar
Aeloi
 

Sonika Manandhar


Supported by
Standard Chartered

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Nasreen Sheik
Empowerment Collective
 

Nasreen Sheik


Supported by
Asahi

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Thalita Gelenske
Blend Edu
 

Thalita Gelenske


Supported by
Bristol-Myers Squibb

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Luna Yu
Genecis
 

Luna Yu


Supported by
Mondi

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Javier Larragoiti
Xilinat
 

Javier Larragoiti


Supported by
Asahi

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Adan Ramirez Sanchez
Greenfluidics
 

Adan Ramirez Sanchez


Supported by
Deloitte

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Michael Backlund
Climate Science

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Supported by
Deloitte

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Svanika Balasubramanian
rePurpose

Svanika Balasubramanian


Supported by
Credit Suisse

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Godefroy Harito
Treeapp
 

Godefroy Harito - Treeapp


Supported by
Credit Suisse

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Robert Godfrey
Treeconomy
 

Robert Godfrey


Supported by
Novartis

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Lead2030 Challenge Partners

 

Lead2030 is powered by some of the world’s leading businesses. Since 2018, Lead2030 Challenge Partners have committed over £1,000,000 to accelerate SDG solutions.

But even more valuable than this, each Challenge Partner supports their winner’s journey with a package of expert advice and guidance drawn from across their global operations.

Lead2030 Partners