The future of work and education is no longer linear — it’s interconnected, adaptive, and human-centred. Yet, countless learners and young professionals remain left out of these transformations due to barriers of access, displacement, or lack of guidance.

This challenge invites participants to design AI-powered ecosystems that empower people to reconnect with their potential, communities, and opportunities.

Many talented young people complete their education without finding clear professional or entrepreneurial pathways. At the same time, war and displacement have disrupted access to mentorship, career networks, and local opportunities — especially for youth and internally displaced persons (IDPs).

Educonnect aims to design an AI-powered digital tool or platform that helps students and displaced youth to:

• identify their skills and match them with real-world opportunities;
• develop entrepreneurial ideas and access mentorship;
• build confidence, networks, and digital resilience.