Applications are now open for the 2026 Social Shifters Global Innovation Challenge. Social Shifters Global Innovation Challenge 2026 is designed to give young impact founders a platform; providing grant funding awards, connection to a global community high performing young leaders, and exclusive exposure through some of the worlds biggest brands.
WORTH
- Multiple awards of up to $15,000 USD for genuinely youth-led, up-and-running projects and startups.
- Social Shifters help you build a strong application before you submit. Free learning resources are available from the moment you register, alongside connection to a global community of young social leaders like you.
- Your journey with us doesn’t end with the competition. As you progress, you’ll unlock incremental access to opportunities including paid work, fellowships, networking and learning experiences!
ELIGIBILITY
To be eligible to apply your social startup must be:
- Founders leading the startup or project must be between 18 and 30 years old at the time of submission and have clear decision making authority.
- Startups and projects must address a clearly defined social or environmental issue and must already be delivering some measurable social outputs and impact.
DEADLINE: AUGUST 31, 2026
To apply and for more information, visit here
