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Global Innovation Challenge

If you’re a young founder (aged 18-30 years) leading a project or startup already delivering social impact on the ground – the Global Innovation Challenge 2026 is for you.

Organization Social Shifters
Deadline: 31 Aug 2026
Category Business and Entrepreneurship
Type Grant
Time Left 34 days left

About this Opportunity

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.

To be eligible to apply your social startup must be:

100% YOUTH-LED – 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.

IMPACT FOCUSED – Startups and projects must address a clearly defined social or environmental issue and must already be delivering some measurable social outputs and impact.

Who Can Apply

  • Delivers clear social or environmental impact
  • Aligns with at least one Sustainable Development Goal (SDG)
  • Is geniunely led by young people (ages 18-30)
  • Innovative approach to address clearly defined social or environmental challenges

Requirements

  • Platform registration
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Opportunity Details

Organization Social Shifters
Category Business and Entrepreneurship
Type Grant
Deadline 31 Aug 2026 17:00 UTC 34 days remaining

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