What is DREAM TANK?
Dream Tank is a global youth innovation think tank that empowers young leaders to co-create solutions for the world’s most pressing challenges. We channel the creative energy, bold ideas, and visionary thinking of youth to directly address the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). At Dream Tank, we believe that by equipping the next generation with the right tools, networks, and opportunities, they can lead transformative change on a global scale.
Solving big problems requires big imaginations.
Dream Tank serves as a dynamic think tank that harnesses the creativity and innovation of youth to address global challenges. Through its global partnerships, Dream Tank convenes young minds from diverse backgrounds to co-create solutions for a more equitable and sustainable future. Together, they foster visionary ideas that bridge art, technology, and social impact, empowering youth to become active leaders in shaping the world.
Dream Tank has gained significant recognition at global events, including the World Economic Forum in Davos, where it showcased the power of youth-driven innovation. By engaging cross-sector leaders in collaborative dialogue, Dream Tank plays a pivotal role in shaping systemic change. Its ability to bridge generations and sectors has led to meaningful partnerships and the co-creation of solutions that address some of the world’s most pressing challenges, positioning youth as essential contributors to the global decision-making process.
Our Mission
Our mission is simple yet powerful: to inspire and activate young visionaries to innovate solutions for a better future. Through our unique programs, mentorship, and global partnerships, we connect youth with top decision-makers, allowing their voices to influence key global conversations. We ensure that young changemakers are integral to high-level discussions on systemic change and sustainable development.
What we do
At Dream Tank, we create opportunities for youth to lead through:
- Fellowships and Programs: We offer specialized fellowships that give young innovators the chance to engage in high-level global forums, like Davos, UNGA, and others, and contribute to systemic change.
- Global Partnerships: Partnering with various global organizations we ensure that young voices are heard by world leaders, businesses, and policymakers.
- Innovation Fund: Our Innovation Fund for Youth Social Entrepreneurs provides funding, mentorship, and resources for young leaders to turn their bold ideas into actionable, impactful projects.
Our Inspiration
Dream Tank was founded on the belief that young people are not just the leaders of tomorrow—they are the leaders of today. Inspired by principles from the Jedi creed and Burning Man, we crafted the Dream Tank Creed, which embodies our values of creativity, collaboration, and social impact. Since our founding, the creed has been continually refined by the youth we work with, just like every program we develop. We are committed to fostering a space where young innovators can thrive, and where their ideas can become the foundation of a brighter future for all.
Our Impact
Since our inception, Dream Tank has been a launchpad for youth-driven innovations that have tackled real-world challenges in areas such as climate action, social justice, and technology. From our global think tanks to our leadership at major international events, Dream Tank is leading a movement where youth are the driving force behind systemic solutions that are shaping the future.
SDG: Sustainable Development Goals
Agreed upon by 194 countries, the UN’s SDGs represent the world’s largest and most inclusive democratic process in history. Together these goals lay out an unprecedented and compelling roadmap to achieve a sustainable future that engages 100% of humanity. For more information on the UN’s SDGs visit: UN Sustainable Development Knowledge Platform.
DREAM TANK TERMINOLOGY
Dream Maker
Young people who turn turn dreams into reality and passion into projects.
Entrepreneur:
An individual who starts and runs a business with limited resources and planning, taking account of all the risks and rewards of his or her business venture. The business idea is usually a new innovation, product or service, rather than an existing business model.
Social Entrepreneur:
A person who pursues an innovative idea with the potential to solve a community problem. These individuals are willing to take on the risk and effort to create positive changes in society through their initiatives.
Impact Investing
Refers to investments made into companies, organizations, and funds with the intention to generate a measurable, beneficial social or environmental impact alongside (or in lieu of) a financial return.
Collective Impact:
The commitment of a group of actors from different sectors to a common agenda for solving a specific social problem, using a structured form of collaboration.
Systems Change:
Leaping humanity and the planet forward as a result of collective impact, innovation, and cross-sector, cross-generational collaboration.
Heidi Cuppari is a seasoned Investor Relations professional with over 20 years of experience managing hundreds of millions of dollars in ESG Impact Ventures and Philanthropy. For the past 8 years, she has dedicated herself to youth mentorship and empowerment, working with Dream Tank to bring young voices to the forefront of global discussions. Heidi has successfully brought youth to the table at prestigious platforms such as the United Nations, the White House, and the World Economic Forum at Davos. She has extensive experience in organizing high-profile events and managing IR pipelines, having worked with top-tier institutions and ultra-high-net-worth individuals. Her work with renowned entities like Acumen, UBS, and various high-profile events underscores her commitment to fostering the next generation of social entrepreneurs.
