#Learning #Community
Working with Global Innovative Schools on their Next Challenge.
Next Challenge Foundation is a South Korea–based nonprofit accelerator that builds and coordinates startup ecosystems, with a focus on entrepreneurship education, open innovation programs, and helping Korean startups expand globally.
Why we work with Next Challenge Foundation
Since 2024, Next Challenge Foundation organises the yearly Innovative School Summit, which brings together leading schools, alternative education models, and global education innovators. In 2025, seven members of the Minds Network attended the second edition of the summit, and were inspired by Next Challenge initiatives aiming to bring the Startup School ecosystem together.
What we are working on
The Innovative School Community of Practice
Minds Studio has partnered with Next School Challenge to develop a community of Innovative Schools who come together on a monthly basis to help each other with the unique challenges of building a global school in different parts of the world.
This program is invite-only to everyone who attended the Innovative School Summits in 2024 and 2025. The sessions follow a framework developed by the Minds Studio Network.
#Learning #Community #Practice
Main Goals of this project
Build an engaged community:
Support ongoing connections between participants from the Next Challenge Summit to strengthen the network of peers.
Provide montly support:
Offer a structured way for participants to learn from each other. This will help them put new ideas into practice.
Share what we learn with others:
Document and share the best new practices with a wider audience on a regular basis.
“The second year of the Innovative School Summit was definitely enriched by the presence of the Minds. Somehow we had a richer conversation and deeper inspiration. I believe some of the credit should go to the Minds, as I felt their flow and positive energy were present throughout the Summit. “
Jinkyo Choi
Fonder and Principal of Next Challenge School
Leading this Project
Maya Bahoshi
On a mission to create a world with more balance.
📍London, United Kingdom 🇬🇧
I create and deliver experiences that lead people (youth and adults), through the inner development required to support the systems change needed to create a healthy, thriving, regenerative world.
Contributions at Minds Studio:
Projects outside the Studio:
Kobus du Toit
Transforming Communities into Classrooms
📍Cape Town, South Africa 🇿🇦
I would like to find like-minded innovators whom I can collaborate with to transform education systems globally towards a more learner-centred paradigm.
Contributions at Minds Studio:
Projects outside the Studio:
Green School, City As a School, Valenture Institute, School of Humanity
Contributors
Alvaro Sanmartin
Engineer. Founder. Learner.
📍London, United Kingdom 🇬🇧
My life’s work revolves around discovering and experimenting with innovative learning methods that empower individuals to acquire new skills, ultimately transforming their lives for the better.
The Minds Studio Network
In addition to the project lead and contributors, Minds Studio relies on a network of over 50 professionals spanning across 15 countries. These individuals are aligned with Minds Studio’s purpose and are available to participate in projects when needed.
