Enactus UK & Ireland X British Airways - ‘Better World’ Action4Impact Challenge
Introducing the BA Better World Action4Impact Project Incubator! This is an opportunity for Enactus projects to work with British Airways and accelerate their impact on their local community. This competition aims to empower students to make a real impact on the environment and create sustainable solutions for the future. Specifically, British Airways are looking for student projects which:
"Demonstrate innovative and practical solutions that work towards SDG 13 'Climate Action'".
Projects should be designed to make a real positive impact on the environment, take urgent action to combat climate change, and create sustainable long-term impact.
Following a short application form the Top 5 projects will be invited to pitch at an exclusive invite-only event at the Excel Centre in London on the 8th of April the day before the National Expo 2024.
The competition is only open to projects that have yet to make impact.
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
20th March
2 PM GMT
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Background
Flying is magic – one of humankind’s greatest achievements. It connects us with the rest of our world, brings loved ones closer together and opens our eyes to new experiences and cultures. But we recognise that flying comes at a cost to the environment and we need to take urgent action to tackle the impact it has on our planet. At British Airways, we’re on a journey to create a better, more sustainable future. We call it BA Better World.
Enactus UK & Ireland to empower students to develop impactful sustainable social action projects that focus on climate action and help make the world a better more sustainable place for all.
Timeline
Stage 1: Application:
Applications are now open for the Action4Impact: BA Better World Project Incubator - DEADLINE 20th March, 2PM GMT!
Stage 2: Project Development Session (Virtual): (28th March 14:30 - 15:30)
As part of the Action4Impact British Airways Better World Competition 2024 on 28th March from 14:30 to 15:30 student teams will be working alongside volunteers to develop their project ideas further ahead of their pitched. The session is taking place virtually. We would love to invite volunteers to support the students in this virtual session. If you are already registered to judge the final round of Action4Impact this is a brilliant opportunity to support the projects that you will see on the day in advance and help to shape and develop their projects and pitches ahead of the in-person session on 8th April!
Stage 3: Pitching (In Person): 8th April 2024 - 13:30 - 17:30
The Top 8 projects will be invited to an exclusive event on 8th April where they will present their project to a panel of judges from British Airways. The winner of the competition will be announced the following day live on stage at the National Expo 2024! The winning project will receive funding and mentoring support to accelerate their impact on the community!
