About

The world’s largest, most financially inclusive Fellowship for youth-led environmental innovation

OUR MISSION

beVisioneers is a global
fellowship that equips innovators
aged 18 to 28 with the training,
expert support and resources
to bring their planet-positive
ideas to life.

Our two-year fellowship begins with a 12-month hybrid Foundation Year, where Fellows build entrepreneurial and green skills through challenge-based learning, launching projects that tackle an environmental issue while earning access to coaching, mentorship, and expert workshops. In Year Two, the Acceleration Year, Fellows scale those projects, strengthen local environmental impact, and grow their leadership through scaling mentors, project scholarships, and our long-term community.

STAKEHOLDERS

A Collective Commitment to a Better Planet

Funded by Mercedes-Benz and run by The DO School Fellowships, beVisioneers is free of charge, and includes living and technology support for those who need it. We connect Fellows, Mentors, and Experts locally and globally to amplify environmental impact and develop tomorrow's leaders.

The results

98%

of Fellows recommend beVisioneers

83%

of Fellows who complete the foundational year are ready to launch their projects

53%

of entrepreneur Fellows have won follow-on awards or secured funding within 18 months

94%

of Fellows report being more confident in taking a leadership role through the Fellowship

591

Fellows with ventures generating revenue since beVisioneers launched in 2023

48%

of all funds go directly to Fellows

$5M

awarded for scholarships since its launch

1/2

of scholarship winners receive follow-on funding

1.2M

people trained, served or reached through projects

€2M

distributed for project scholarships

The impact data shown on this website are self-reported by beVisioneers fellows and derived from internal monitoring and estimation methods. They have not been subject to independent verification or assurance. As such, they should be considered indicative only and may be revised over time.

WHO WE ARE

An eclectic mix of environmental professionals, people developers, program designers, creatives, techies and everything in between.

beVisioneers is run by non-profit education pioneers The DO School Fellowships gGmbH. Our team dedicated to beVisioneers consists of an eclectic mix of environmental professionals, people developers, program designers, creatives, techies and everything in between.

Our values

Integrity

We establish goals, employ accountable processes, evaluate methods aligned with our values, promote self-reflection, and prioritize personal, planetary, and community balance in our sustainable strategies

Co-creation

Courage

Inclusivity

Sustainability

Partners we work with

Part of our lasting legacy is about strengthening the environmental ecosystem through the transformative power of our program that creates a talent pipeline of young innovators. Our partners include:

Our champions

Our Champions Alliance brings together influential public figures and thought leaders who serve as ambassadors for environmental innovation. They amplify Fellow impact by sharing insights, offering mentorship, and engaging directly with our global community of up to 1,000 Fellows and mentors across 55 countries.

Busha Ahmed is a Board member of Lloyds Bank Foundation and 50:50 Parliament, a Co-founder of Humanitree, Campaigner and Founder of West Croydon Voice

Bushra Ahmed

Daniel Katz

Daniel Katz is the co-founder and former President of the Rainforest Alliance and currently serves as its Board Chair.

James Mwangi

Dr. James Mwangi is a pioneering Kenyan banker and CEO of Equity Group. He is also a climate activist and Dalberg co-founder driving Africa’s transformation.

Krithi Karanth

Krithi Karanth is the Chief Conservation Scientist and Director at the Centre for Wildlife Studies, a National Geographic Explorer, and award winning researcher and educator.

Kumi Naidoo

Kumi Naidoo is a South African activist and author, former head of Greenpeace and Amnesty, now leading the Fossil Fuel Treaty and hosting Power, People & Planet.