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Social Shifters Global Innovation Challenge is designed to give young impact founders a platform; providing project funding, unique leadership learning, and exclusive exposure through some of the worlds biggest brands.
Opportunity Details
Social Shifters Global Innovation Challenge is designed to give young impact founders a platform; providing project funding, unique leadership learning, and exclusive exposure through some of the worlds biggest brands.
Young leaders, innovators and entrepreneurs everywhere are rising up to take action on the social and environmental issues that matter to them most.
If you’re a young founder (18-30 years) leading a project or startup with a focus on social impact – this Global Innovation Challenge is for you.
To enter the Social Shifters Global Innovation Challenge your idea must contribute to at least one of the United Nations’s Sustainable Development Goals.
GRANT FUNDING AWARDS
Multiple grant awards available – from $3,000 to $15,000 USD – one submission makes you eligible for multiple award opportunities.
FREE Founder & Project Support
They will help founders to develop a strong submission, provide access to exclusive learning materials and a pitch coach to all finalists.
GLOBAL OPPORTUNITIES NETWORK
Applicants gain exclusive access to all-year-round opportunities including more grants, paid work and training opportunities.
100% YOUTH-LED – Founders leading the startup or project must be between 18 and 30 years old and have clear decision making authority.
IMPACT FOCUSED – Startups and projects must address a clearly defined social or environmental issue and have measurable social outputs and impact.