NFTE Announces Winners of the World Series of Innovation's Impact League

Young entrepreneurs win over $19,000 for innovative global solutions
Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship Announces Winners for World Series of Innovation Impact League
New York, NY, April 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) is pleased to announce the winners for the 2024-2025 World Series of Innovation (WSI) Impact League. This annual competition, presented by NFTE, Aramco, the Citi Foundation and MetLife Foundation, provides young people ages 13 to 24 with the opportunity to showcase their innovative solutions to challenges focused on advancing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
"With 3,951 participants from more than 50 countries, this year's WSI Impact League highlights the enthusiasm of young people around the world for social entrepreneurship,' said NFTE president and CEO, Dr. J.D. LaRock. 'From clean water solutions to gamified financial literacy programs, it's clear that the next generation is focused on positively impacting their families and the communities around them."
The winners from each category were selected by experts from the challenge supporters, with first-place winners receiving $1,500, second-place winners receiving $600 and third-place winners receiving $300.
WSI's challenge categories were supported by Aramco, CBT Technology Institute, the Citi Foundation, Comerica Bank, Ernst & Young LLP (EY US), MetLife Foundation, and Zuora.
2025 World Series of Innovation Competition winners:
Aramco Clean Water Challenge
1st place: Nanogrove, Saudi Arabia
2nd place: MoringaShell, Saudi Arabia
3rd place: FlowPure, CA, US
CBT Technology Solar Innovation Challenge
1st place: Solar Shade, CO, USA
2nd place: ConnectED, Panama
3rd place: ThermoPane, TX, USA
Citi Foundation Youth Economic Advancement Challenge
1st place: JiffyJobs, Pakistan
2nd place: ServiFinder, Mexico
3rd place: UpLyft, Ohio, USA
Comerica Quality Education Challenge
1st place: STEMShareKids, FL, USA
2nd place: TradeScope, CA, USA
3rd place: Finance in Advance, CT, USA
EY Responsible AI Challenge
1st place: Satus, CA, USA
2nd place: Project Unity: Augmented Reality Community Gardens, TX, USA
3rd place: Soul Spectrum, Bangladesh
Game Based Financial Learning Challenge
1st place: Business Empire, Ukraine
2nd place: Wealth Warriors, Thailand
3rd place: ReFinEd, China
MetLife Foundation Good Health and Well-Being Challenge
1st place: Meditel, India
2nd place: WoundCorder, CA, USA
3rd place: The MoodCube, CA, USA
Zuora Climate Action Challenge
1st place: FriendlyFlow, CA, USA
2nd place: Terran, CA, USA / Singapore
3rd place: Recycle Radar, Canada
WSI is a core component of NFTE's mission, equipping young innovators with the skills, mindset and opportunities to tackle global challenges. By empowering the next generations to pursue real world solutions, WSI fosters a culture of problem solving that drives meaningful change on a global scale. Learn more about the NFTE WSI innovation challenges, the sponsoring organizations, and the prizes being offered at innovation.nfte.com. Find out more about the winning entries at innovation.nfte.com/results.
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For media inquiries, please contact NFTE National Communications Director Denise Berkhalter, APR, 917-281-4362, at .
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.
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