Your submission to The Social Shifters Global Innovation Challenge does more than just put you in the running for current awards. By submitting your project you and your team will be considered for additional support opportunities for 24 months. These opportunities might include mentorship, online learning, skills workshops, leadership programs, peer support or product discounts. You'll be connected to relevant opportunities that match your project's needs.
Scholarship Details
- Open to founders ages 18–30 leading a youth-driven startup or project
- Designed to support solutions to pressing social or environmental issues
- Winners receive project funding and global exposure
- Includes access to exclusive leadership learning experiences
- Backed by a global network of mentors, funders, and brands
Eligibility Criteria
- Startup or project must be 100% youth-led by individuals aged 18 to 30
- Founders must have clear decision-making authority in the organization
- Initiative must address a defined social or environmental issue
- Must have measurable outputs and demonstrated social impact
Application Process
- Visit the Social Shifters website and locate the Global Innovation Challenge application
- Complete the online application form with project details and impact metrics
- Upload required materials such as founder bios, project descriptions, and supporting documentation
- Participate in challenge-specific workshops or development programs if selected
- Await notification regarding funding and finalist opportunities
We accept submissions from both registered startups and unregistered groups. However, if your startup is legally registered, it must have been incorporated no more than five years before the submission deadline.
