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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.
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Social Shifters
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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