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Social Shifters
Social Shifters Global Innovation Challenge 2026
Amount
Up to $15,000
Deadline
Aug 31, 2026
Can you get this?
✓Founders must be aged 18 to 30 years
✓Startup must be 100% youth-led
✓Must already be delivering measurable social impact
✓Must address a UN Sustainable Development Goal
✓Must address a social or environmental issue
What it takes
Submit your application before the submission deadline.
If selected as a finalist, take part in pitch coaching and then pitch in the finals.
Worth knowing
The 2026 submissions are now closed. Beyond the grant, finalists gain access to paid work, fellowships, networking, and learning experiences as they progress through the competition.
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