Congratulations to the Winners of the Annual NFTE World Series of Innovation Competition

On April 15, 2024, NFTE announced the winners of the 2023-2024 World Series of Innovation Competition (WSI), presented by Aramco and MetLife Foundation. 18 groups were chosen based on their innovative solutions to six challenges in specific areas, including health, education and economic development—all aligning with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Overall, 5,537 participants worldwide submitted 1,814 innovations for this year’s WSI challenge. The winners from each category were selected by a blind judging system from within the NFTE community, with first-place winners receiving $1,500, second-place winners receiving $600 and third-place winners receiving $300. Additionally, the NFTE network selected from the Metaverse Innovator Showcase a People’s Choice Winner, receiving $300. WSI’s six categories were supported by Aramco, BMO, the Citi Foundation, Ernst & Young LLP (EY US), the MetLife Foundation, and Zuora.

Aramco Connected Cities Challenge

BMO Biodiversity Challenge

Citi Foundation Skills for Success Challenge

EY Inclusive AI Challenge

MetLife Foundation Good Health and Well-Being Challenge

Zuora Subscription Economy Challenge

People’s Choice Winner

WSI is a core component of NFTE’s mission to inspire younger generations to creatively and strategically solve global challenges. Watch all of this year’s finalists pitch their ideas and learn more at innovation.nfte.com.