beVisioneers: The Mercedes-Benz Fellowship

🏋️ Are You a Visioneer? Or better yet a beVisioneer! 🎈Looking to end the year and launch your planet-positive idea in the next? Start your application today and give yourself an early holiday or New Year’s gift! We’re here to help you bring your vision to life. 💥 beVisioneers is a global fellowship that empowers innovators aged 16 to 28 with the training, support, and resources to launch projects tackling environmental issues. The 12-month hybrid program equips Fellows with entrepreneurial skills through challenge-based learning. 💼 After the program, Fellows continue to scale their projects and develop leadership skills within our long-term community of eco-innovators. 🚶Take the first step today— and join a growing community of change makers! ⏯️ Start or submit your application today! - https://ow.ly/fJrs50UcH9n #bevisioneersthemercedesbenzfellowship #bevisioneers #fellowshipprogram #applynow

💭 What does it mean to be a Visioneer? 🌐 As the fellowship expands into new countries and welcomes more individuals, being a Visioneer means embracing a true melting pot of backgrounds, genders, races, perspectives, and languages—all contributing unique ideas to a shared mission. 🤝 There’s no single way to be a Visioneer. It’s about coming together to bring planet-positive projects to life, create meaningful impact, and drive change as a united force. 📸 Take a moment to explore Fellows’ voices as they share what being a Visioneer means to them! 💡Head over to our Youtube Channel to watch the full video - https://lnkd.in/eSZ_aKTX #bevisioneersthemercedesbenzfellowship #bevisioneer #diversity #community

💪 Mentors like Ola are essential to the beVisioneers Fellowship, offering guidance and encouragement that help young changemakers thrive. With Ola’s support, Aleyna’s “Nera” project—upcycling sawdust into eco-friendly building panels—highlights the impact of mentorship in driving innovative sustainability solutions!

🌍 Cohort 1 Fellow Saskia Manson is revolutionizing sustainable construction. 🏗️ A UK-based sustainability consultant, Saskia is tackling the massive environmental impact of construction, which creates a third of global waste and 40% of carbon emissions. 💥 Through her company, re:new, a knowledge library and community of experts, she envisions a construction industry that coexists in harmony with the natural environment, sourcing materials entirely from existing buildings. 🚀 Through the beVisioneers Fellowship, Saskia is advancing a sustainable future for construction. 💻 Start or finish your application for Cohort 3 today! - https://ow.ly/iJKt50Ucwop #bevisioneersthemercedesbenzfellowship #bevisioneers #construction #sustainability

💫 For Cohort 3, we’ve expanded into new regions, including Chile! We’re excited to connect with changemakers in the country and discover innovative, planet-positive ideas. 🙌 Thank you, Diario Chanarcillo, for highlighting beVisioneers: The Mercedes-Benz Fellowship and our exciting expansion into Chile! 🇨🇱 Our Sustainability Lab Lead, Maximiliano Cortés Sotomayor, who proudly hails from Chile, recently visited to share our call for applicants and inspire local talent to join the beVisioneers community. 😃 We look forward to building new networks and supporting bold ideas that drive sustainability forward. If you’re based in Chile—or know someone passionate about creating change—we’d love to hear from you! #bevisioneersthemercedesbenzfellowship #bevisioneers #community #Chile

🤔 Have you ever had a mentor who significantly shaped both your professional and personal life? 🤝 Meet Cohort 2 Fellows Giovanna Sáez Ramos from Mexico and Niharika Haridas from India, as they share how their mentorship experiences have helped shape their projects. 🏋️ Giovanna, with mentor Omar Meléndez, and Niharika, with mentor Deeksha Kaushik, explain how their mentor matching has empowered them to refine their projects and strengthen their skills for personal and professional growth. ✍️ Mentorship is just one aspect of the beVisioneers Fellowship that you’ll have access to within the Fellowship. ⏰ Ready to take the next step? Apply or submit your application today! https://ow.ly/NzY550UbJTe #bevisioneersthemercedesbenzfellowship #bevisioneers #mentorship #learning

🙌 A huge thank you to Colegio Almenar for hosting Environmental Sustainability Lab Lead Maximiliano Cortes Sotomayor, who spoke with students about beVisioneers: The Mercedes Benz Fellowship program! 🇨🇱 beVisioneers has expanded into new territories for Cohort 3, with one of them being Chile, and applications are now open! We're excited to offer new opportunities for passionate eco-innovators in the region. 🫵 Are you or someone you know based in Chile and has a planet-positive project they’re looking to bring to life? 💻 Start or submit your application today! - https://ow.ly/bWYY50Ubz9c #bevisioneersthemercedesbenzfellowship #bevisioneers #community #Chile

👏 After a grand first year of beVisioneers: The Mercedes Benz Fellowship, we’re excited to share how our Cohort 1 Fellows have made a positive impact. 🦋Their journey's have been transformative, and we can't wait to see their continued progress in how they shape local communities and the world with their planet-positive projects. 🥁Check out the key stats showcasing their growth and innovation in year one—featuring leadership confidence, prototype readiness, recommendations, and funding support! 🤔Are you ready to start your journey with us? 🚙 🌬️Start or finish your application today! - https://ow.ly/7I8750U96Lr #bevisioneersthemercedesbenzfellowship #bevisioneers #impact #community

🌍 Revolutionizing the climbing world—Cohort 1 Fellow Marta Agueda Carlero is leading the charge for sustainability in sports. 📸 Marta is a rock climber and eco-innovator on a mission to replace traditional plastic climbing holds with sustainable alternatives made from mycelium—a biodegradable and renewable material. 🌱 Her vision for a plastic-free sports industry challenges norms and redefines what sustainable design can achieve. With every mycelium hold, Marta is paving the way for greener climbing and a healthier planet. 🚀 The possibilities within the beVisioneers Fellowship are limitless. 🤯 Feeling inspired to get started on your planet-positive idea? ✨ Start or finish your application today! - https://ow.ly/HFnE50U7ZPA

💡 What types of projects are we looking for? ✍️In beVisioneers: The Mercedes-Benz Fellowship, projects are categorized into 12 key impact zones. One of the zones is Water Management. 🔑 Water Management focuses on the responsible stewardship of water resources, including conservation, pollution prevention, equitable access, and the sustainable use of freshwater. 🤝 Meet four Fellows making strides in this space: Lucy Daly, Chaitanya Sakre, Pamela Musimenta and Joshua Kim. 🔍 Have a look at their innovative projects, driving meaningful change in water management worldwide. #bevisioneersthemercedesbenzfellowship #bevisioneers #watermanagement