In July 2025, the picturesque Maldives hosted the 25th anniversary Startup World Cup Championship for
children and youth — an event that became a celebration of ideas,
innovations and leadership of the new generation. This year, the
championship brought together young entrepreneurs from 35 countries, and
each team demonstrated not just projects, but real maturity of thinking
and a willingness to change the world for the better.
The
international jury, consisting of business community leaders, noted the
depth of the projects and the students' ability to adapt to changing
conditions. The teams presented both business and social startups
solving urgent global problems - from environmental initiatives and
technological developments to support for vulnerable groups.
Winners of the Startup World Cup Championship:
MiniBoss League (SIFE):
- Fun Charmz (Australia)
- Locate Me (Taiwan)
- Young Traders and K&K (Ukraine)
MiniBoss League (SAGE):
- Choco Pleasure (Ukraine)
- Paw Pal (Azerbaijan)
- Bouncy Paws (Australia)
BigBoss League:
The Startup World Cup Championship also awarded special UN medals to recognise special achievements in sustainable development and global partnership. Here are their names:
- No Poverty Medal - Business Discoveries (Turkmenistan)
- No Hunger Medal - Danger Escape (South Africa)
- Good Health and Well-Being Medal - Magic Notebook (Slovakia)
- Quality Education Medal - Flash Cards (Turkmenistan)
- Gender Equality Medal - The African Luxury Experience (South Africa)
- Clean Water and Sanitation Medal - Super Hero Cards (Azerbaijan)
- Affordable and Clean Energy Medal - Onecup (Azerbaijan)
- Decent Work and Economic Growth Medal - Parfums Slaaay (Ukraine)
- Industrialization, Innovation and Infrastructure Medal - Aura Media Group (South Africa)
- "Reducing Inequality" - Wanderlume (Kazakhstan)
- "Sustainable Cities and Communities" - Fluffier (Ukraine)
- "Responsible Consumption and Production" - Sitzy (Malaysia)
- "Fighting Climate Change" - Brain Games (Turkmenistan)
- "Preservation of Marine Ecosystems" - Multimylius (Kazakhstan)
- "Preservation of Terrestrial Ecosystems" - Miaumiau Cafe (Ukraine)
- "Peace, Justice and Effective Institutions" - Fruberry (Turkmenistan)
- "Partnership for Sustainable Development" - StoryBites (Azerbaijan)
An
important part of the championship was the special atmosphere of
support and co-creation. Behind each project there was a team of
professional mentors and teachers from MiniBoss and BigBoss Bussines
Schools, who not only shared knowledge and experience, but also created
an atmosphere of trust, motivation and support.
The
mentors helped the participants develop a strategy, perfect their
presentation skills and cope with the excitement of defending their
projects. Parents also played a huge role - they inspired the children
by their example, helped them believe in themselves and supported them
at every step.
A special role in the success of the participants
is played by the unique teaching methods at MiniBoss and BigBoss
Bussines Schools. Educational approaches allow each student to reveal
their talents and potential, give them the opportunity to express
themselves outside the usual framework and acquire skills relevant for
the 21st century.
During the training, students not only master
the theoretical foundations of business and entrepreneurship, but also
learn to apply knowledge in practice - develop real projects, analyze
real business situations and find innovative solutions.
An
important element of the program is the development of leadership and
entrepreneurial competencies. Students practice teamwork, learn to take
responsibility for the result, present their ideas to experts and
investors.
The school helps to develop entrepreneurial
intelligence - the ability to see opportunities where others see only
difficulties, think strategically and act with confidence.
The
winners of the championship not only won well-deserved awards, but also
became an example for many of their peers, proving that awareness, hard
work and innovative thinking are the path to success regardless of age.
The Startup World Cup Championship
among children and youth in the Maldives in 2025 became not only an
arena for identifying new generation leaders, but also a unique platform
for exchanging experiences, creative ideas and forming new
partnerships.
The Startup World Cup Championship is a shining
example of what a systematic approach to the development of children and
adolescents can lead to. At MiniBoss and BigBoss Bussines Schools, they
teach not only to dream, but also to act, to see things through to the
end, and to create value for others.
Students participating in
the school programs become true leaders: courageous, disciplined, and
ready to change the world for the better. And success at the World Cup
proves that the future of entrepreneurship is in the safe hands of the
new generation!
