A Student Innovation Challenge

World Solutions Challenge.

FROM PROBLEM TO IMPACT

What problem would you solve if you had the opportunity to make a real difference?

The World Solutions Challenge invites high school students across Indonesia to identify a real-world problem and develop an innovative, practical and achievable solution.

About the Challenge

Identify a problem. Develop a solution. Show how it could become reality.

Your problem may affect everyday life, students, families, communities, businesses, society or the environment.

It does not need to be one of the world's biggest problems. Even a simple challenge in your school or local community can become the starting point for meaningful change.

What matters is developing a relevant, responsible and practical solution supported by evidence.

01 / The Challenge

Start with a problem you care about.

Explore a real-life challenge affecting people, communities, businesses, society or the environment. You may choose an issue you have observed at school, in your neighbourhood or in everyday life.

Food waste and responsible consumption

Pollution and climate change

Clean water and sanitation

Healthcare and disease management

Mental health and well-being

Education and financial literacy

Poverty and social welfare

Accessibility and disability inclusion

Agriculture and food security

Marine and animal protection

Employment and future skills

Entrepreneurship and small businesses

Cybersecurity and online safety

Elderly care and childcare

Transportation and mobility

Housing and urban development

Technology and digital inclusion

Challenges faced by students

Think beyond the list. These examples are not exhaustive. You are encouraged to explore any genuine problem that matters to you.

02 / What Could You Create

Turn your ideas into practical solutions.

There is no single correct format. Your solution could be a product, service, technology, business model or community initiative.

Products & Prototypes

Physical products, scientific innovations, scale models or proof of concept.

Digital Solutions

Mobile applications, websites, digital platforms or technology-based tools.

Business & Services

Business models, service-delivery plans or social-enterprise concepts.

Community Impact

Community programmes, educational solutions, campaigns or policy proposals.

03 / Competition Entry

Show us more than an idea.

A sophisticated prototype is not compulsory. Teams are assessed on the quality of their thinking, not on how much money they spend.

Initial Submission

A clear proposal. A solution with purpose.

Explain the problem, introduce your proposed solution and show how it could create meaningful benefits.

500 words Maximum proposal length 8 slides Alternative presentation format

Team and school information, project title and the problem you want to solve.
Who is affected and why the problem matters.
Your proposed solution and how it would work.
Target users or beneficiaries and expected benefits.
A preliminary sketch, diagram, visual, prototype, video or model.
An initial implementation plan, including likely resources and costs.
Equipment requirements for the Grand Final presentation, including any equipment you need to bring and have approved for use at the venue.

Submission Guidelines

Send all submissions to competition@msw-global.com before the specified deadline.

All documents must be submitted in PDF format. Ensure every file is accessible and opens correctly.

Refer to the official Guidebook for complete rules and submission requirements.

04 / The Grand Final

Present your solution.

All shortlisted finalist teams are required to attend the World Solutions Challenge Grand Final in person as a team.

Every team member should understand the problem, research, solution and implementation plan.

Judges may direct questions to any team member. Every student should be prepared to explain and defend the team's work.

More than a competition.

The Grand Final is designed as a learning experience. Finalists will present to university academics and professional judges, receive constructive feedback, strengthen their research and critical-thinking skills, and meet students from other leading schools.

05 / Competition Timeline

Find the problem. Build the solution. Create the impact.

Follow the key milestones from registration through to the on-site Grand Final.

Registration

Online Competition Introduction and Briefing with the University of Sheffield (via Zoom)

11 December 2026

Project Preparation

Initial Project Submission Deadline

18 January 2027

Judging & Finalist Selection

Finalists Announcement

1 February 2027

Grand Finalists Online Meeting (via Zoom)

8 February 2027

Grand Final Preparation

Grand Final (On-Site)

25 February 2027

06 / Prize Structure

Recognising ideas with impact.

Outstanding teams will be recognised for developing thoughtful, practical and impactful solutions.

1st Prize

World Solutions Challenge Champion

Rp 20,000,000

Trophy, medal and certificate

2nd Prize

First Runner-Up

Rp 10,000,000

Trophy, medal and certificate

3rd Prize

Second Runner-Up

Rp 5,000,000

Trophy, medal and certificate

Each student who qualifies for the Grand Final will receive a certificate of participation.

Presented by

The University of Sheffield and MSW Global

Your Idea. Your Impact.

Every meaningful change starts with a problem worth solving.

Find a challenge that matters to you, work with your team, and develop a solution that could make a real difference.