SkillSwap

The challenge

In today's world, access to education and skill development is often limited by financial barriers, geographic constraints, and lack of opportunities for practical learning. Many people want to improve their skills but can’t afford expensive courses or don’t know where to start. At the same time, countless individuals possess valuable skills but lack a platform to share their knowledge in a meaningful way. This gap limits personal growth, community engagement, and social mobility.

The solution

SkillSwap is a peer-to-peer learning platform that eliminates financial barriers by enabling users to exchange skills instead of money. Through an intuitive app, users can create profiles, list skills they can teach, and find others who can help them learn something new. AI-powered matching connects people with complementary learning goals, allowing them to schedule in-person or virtual sessions. By fostering a culture of mutual learning and knowledge-sharing, SkillSwap empowers individuals, strengthens communities, and promotes lifelong learning in an inclusive and accessible way.