Sustainability & Innovation Intrapreneurship Program

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Spark Internal Innovation & Shape the Leaders of Tomorrow

Studies shows that only 5% of employees feel engaged, and just 10% of executives are satisfied with innovation.

Solve both. From within.

Our Sustainability & Innovation Intrapreneurship Program transforms your next-generation talent into market-leading solution drivers—equipped with essential skills, entrepreneurial mindset, and global networks through the One Young World Summit. The program also generates new business ideas for your organisation.

Intrapreneurship drives:

3x faster innovation

64% higher engagement

Stronger talent retention

new business development

Transform your organization from within. Build the agile, future-ready enterprise your industry demands.

Calling for 2026 (Cape Town summit) cohort now - contact us for more information!

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Program Overview

Since 2018 this program has been providing a truly unique and transformative experience that combines personal development with practical projects and real business value.

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9-month transformational journey

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Intrapreneurship development workshops

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Project team coaching & pitch preparation sessions

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Attend Global Young Leader Summit with 2000+ young gamechangers from 190+ countries

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Produce new business ideas aligned with your organisation’s sustainability and impact goals

Content is customized for your organization

Suitable for: A cohort (min. 4 people) of your next-gen talent (age 18 - 30) with Business level English

Location: Your country + One Young World Summit (4 days, held in a different city each year)

Content: see sample “Program Flow“ below

Language: English / Japanese (Full English for One Young World Summit)

Period: Currently calling for 2026 (Cape Town summit) cohort  

Minimum Number to Execute: minimum 4 participants per cohort

Cost: Provided upon inquiry

Why Participate?

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    Participants

    ✔ Gain a comprehensive grasp of sustainability tailored to your role and your organization's objectives.

    ✔ Develop an intrapreneurial mindset, mastering skills to creatively solve problems and drive meaningful change.

    ✔ Build global connections with other peers and game-changers to expand perspectives and foster collaboration.

    ✔ Collaborate to create impactful projects aligned with the SDGs, delivering both societal benefits and business value.

    ✔ Boost your visibility, gain essential career skills, and elevate your professional journey.

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    Organization

    ✔ Demonstrate commitment to leadership development and retain your best, purpose-driven young talent.

    Empower innovation to tackle your organization’s key strategic challenges.

    Launch impactful initiatives enhancing societal value and your brand reputation.

    Encourage cross-functional collaboration for a vibrant, engaged workplace.

    Develop resilience through proactive, adaptable intrapreneurial leadership.

Program Flow (Sample - Customizable)

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    KICK-OFF

    1-hour online session

    Energising session for participants & supporters to introduce content & objectives

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    WORKSHOPS

    Full day in-person sessions x 3

    All participants come together to work on developing sustainability leadership & intrapreneurial skills. ( held pre & post summit)

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    One Young World SUMMIT

    4 days in-person at the summit

    Attend summit with a clear purpose, supported by on-the-ground coach. Listen, explore, connect, & learn.

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    CONSOLIDATION / NEW BUSINESS CREATION

    2-hour in-person session

    Summary & reflection on key learnings from the program, & action plan to apply learnings to work

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    NEW BUSINESS IDEA CREATION

    Estimated 25~30 hours spread over duration of program

    Project to develop a new solution to a sustainability-related issue, providing positive social and/or environmental impact as well as tangible business benefits for your organisation

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    COACHING SESSIONS

    1.5-hour online session x 5 + in-person Accelerator workshop

    Touchpoint with expert coaches to develop & maximize the impact of your business pitch to create effective solution & confident presentation

  • PITCH TO SENIOR MANAGEMENT

    Participants pitch their business ideas to senior management. Decisions are made here on which ideas to continue and take forward into business development.

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    SUPPORTER SESSIONS

    1-hour online session

    Understand what the participants will be experiencing, and how you can best support them on that journey

Questions?

Want to discuss how this could benefit your organization?


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About the One Young World Summit

The One Young World Summit is the premier global gathering of young leaders, uniting representatives from over 190 countries and 250 organizations. During this four-day summit, emerging leaders meet and collaborate with influential figures from across the business, politcal, and non-profit sectors to address humanity's most pressing challenges.

Current and former leaders include former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, human rights champion Queen Rania of Jordan, former Unilever CEO Paul Polman, and Nobel Peace laureate Professor Muhammad Yunus. Participants leave the summit as One Young World Ambassadors, joining a prestigious global network that provides ongoing access to mentorship, events, speaking opportunities, and project development resources.

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The next One Young World Summit will be held in Cape Town, South Africa in November 2026

(Program is recommended to start 2-3 months prior to the One Young World Summit)

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Case Study

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International Consulting Partnership

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Calling for 2025 Cohort to start in September -
Enroll by August 15th