Micro-Tyco is a leading global entrepreneurship competition which challenges young people to work together and develop innovative solutions to address social and environmental issues.
This challenge asks young people to identify an issue, that is important to them, their school or their local community. Schools are provided with a scaffolded slide deck, and have 30 days to choose, develop and address their chosen issue. Top performing teams are invited to pitch their ideas to a global judging panel, where they receive expert feedback from leading global brands.
By working in collaboration with our corporate partners, young people are provided with the inspiration to build their idea, the knowledge to guide it, and the networks to amplify it. The experience of participating helps young people to develop an innovative, entrepreneurial mindset, regardless of their background.
Step 1
Select and research an SDG that needs your attention. Progress your teamworking skills, through brainstorming and collaborating with your peers.
Explore the Micro-Tyco method with your team, think entrepreneurially to come up with an innovative solution to your chosen SDG.
Submit your ideas by the end of March, to collaborate with our corporate partners, who will provide expert feedback and guidance on your innovations.
In response to feedback, adapt and improve your existing idea. Consider your idea’s feasibility, making creative decisions to overcome any barriers.*
Submit your final idea, to be considered to present at The Micro-Tyco finals in front of a judging panel of representatives from global leading brands in May.
The top-performing teams will then be shortlisted to attend The WildHearts Awards Ceremony in July, which has previously been held at The Houses of Parliament
The challenge aims to build skills for life and is underpinned by our commitment to raising attainment. The Micro-Tyco programme is aligned with the Skills Builder Essential Skills Framework, and the aims of the National Curriculum.
We provide an engaging, student-led programme encouraging the progression of collaboration and innovation. Micro-Tyco is delivered free for young people, as a result of WildHearts Corporate Partners.
