PANGAEA X ASSOCIATION
Founded on the values of exploration, innovation, and environmental commitment, PangaeaX is more than just an organization; it’s a movement that aims to awaken and nurture the spirit of adventure and responsibility in young people.
With this in mind, PangaeaX offers young innovators a 6-month intensive incubation program, specifically designed to provide the tools, knowledge, and essential support to creative minds ready to tackle contemporary environmental challenges.
This program aims to transform bold ideas into concrete and viable solutions, with a focus on sustainable development and personal growth.
Participating in the PangaeaX program means embarking on a rewarding journey that offers both professional and personal development, while contributing to meaningful environmental projects. Here, participants have the unique opportunity to turn their passion for the environment and innovation into concrete actions. The journey with PangaeaX spans an exciting six months, filled with discoveries and opportunities.
Participants explore innovative concepts and sustainable development strategies, while taking action to bring their project to life. Throughout your adventure, you will benefit from the support of experienced mentors and access to cutting-edge resources.
THEMES
As our planet faces unprecedented environmental challenges, Pangaea X focuses on crucial themes for the future of our Earth. From biodiversity conservation to combating climate change, each theme represents an essential facet of our collective fight for a sustainable future. Pangaea X invites you to explore these areas, understand their interdependence, and actively contribute to innovative and sustainable solutions.
THE PANGAEA X TEAM
Meet the team
Discover the crazy team behind the Pangaea X program. Sorry, the page is still in French, but the English version is coming soon! 🚀🧨
PANGAEA X : 2024 EDITION
The 2024 edition of Pangaea X kicked off on June 1, bringing together 30 participants aged between 24 and 25 on average, from France, Switzerland, Belgium and Ivory Coast. Once again this year, the program’s ambition was to transform impactful ideas into concrete projects. Participants were tasked with testing their ideas against market realities, designing a first prototype, and building a solid business plan to submit to a final jury. Of the 11 teams selected (10 from Europe and 1 from Ivory Coast), 6 made it through to the final on October 18 at Station F.
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PANGAEA X – IVORY COAST : 2024 EDITION
The Pangea X hackathon, held from May 29 to June 1, brought together 33 young talents from Abidjan, all united by their passion for innovation and sustainable development. Over four intense days, participants collaborated, exchanged ideas and pushed the limits of creativity to develop innovative solutions to today’s challenges.
At the end of the event, each team had the opportunity to present its project to a prestigious jury, including Fabrice Sawegnon. The finals rewarded 8 winners, including the victorious Ivory Straw team, which was given the chance to join the European program.
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PANGAEA X : 2023 EDITION
The 2023 Pangaea X journey, starting on June 26th, brought together 33 participants from diverse European (France, Switzerland, Poland, Belgium, Netherlands) focusing on Sustainable Development Goals related to life below water, responsible consumption, clean energy, and life on land. Over six months, these participants, divided into ten teams, developed impactful solutions, culminating in a dynamic pitch session on December 1st 2023 at Station F, where eight out of the ten teams presented their projects to a jury, highlighting a remarkable fusion of innovation and commitment to sustainability.
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PANGAEA X : 2022 EDITION
The first edition of Pangaea X was launched on January 9th, on the theme of #oceans. European youth between the ages of 16 and 25 were given until March 6th to propose their project ideas related to ocean conservation. This first edition of the program was exclusively proposed to French speakers living in Europe with the intention of going global in 2023. Thanks to the support and expertise of Pangaea X’s carefully-selected jury, 10 teams were chosen to integrate the program. Starting in April, the teams have 5 months to prove their determination and capabilities by passing the 3 selection phases to reach the grand finale on September 17th, 2022. Punctually throughout the program, participants will be invited to join Mike Horn and the Pangaea X team, to meet their allocated coaches and to attend various workshops given by experts to challenge their ideas and develop concrete solutions.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTION
PangaeaX is a non-profit organisation founded by explorer Mike Horn. Its aim is to help young people turn their ideas into concrete environmental action.
The programme is open to young people with a passion for the environment and innovation, generally aged between 18 and 29. Specific criteria may vary from one edition to another.
You can register via our website. All you have to do is form a team, develop a project idea and submit your application online when registration opens once a year.
No, there are no participation fees. Pangaea X is a free programme designed to encourage young people to get involved in environmental projects.
Projects must focus on the environment and innovation. They can cover a variety of areas such as sustainability, conservation, renewable energy, etc. You can find more information on the page for the current edition.
Participants benefit from personalised support from expert coaches, access to a network of experts, educational resources and personal development opportunities.
Prizes vary depending on the edition, but can include funding for the project, incubation opportunities, unique experiences with Mike Horn, and more.
Projects are assessed on their innovation, feasibility, environmental impact and implementation potential. The specific criteria may vary from one edition to another. You can find more information on the specific page for the current edition of Panagea X.
Yes, participants can benefit from alumni networks, ongoing mentoring opportunities and visibility for their projects.
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