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:
- AvatArt (United Kingdom)
- Tudana (Turkmenistan)
- PhotoLIBRO (Turkmenistan)
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!
