Social Shifters Global Innovation Challenge

The Social Shifters Global Innovation Challenge is designed to empower young impact founders by providing project funding, leadership development, and exclusive exposure through some of the world's biggest brands.

📅 Opportunity Details

• Date Published: June 6, 2025
• Application Deadline: August 29, 2025
• Category:
  • Contest
  • Entrepreneurs
  • Grants

🌟 About the Challenge

The Social Shifters Global Innovation Challenge aims to inspire and support young leaders, innovators, and entrepreneurs who are taking action on critical social and environmental issues.

If you are a young founder (18-30 years) leading a project or startup focused on social impact, this challenge is for you.

🌱 Alignment with UN Sustainable Development Goals

Your idea must contribute to at least one of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs):

1. No poverty
2. Zero hunger
3. Good health and well-being
4. Quality education
5. Gender equality
6. Clean water and sanitation
7. Affordable and clean energy
8. Decent work and economic growth
9. Industry, innovation, and infrastructure
10. Reduced inequalities
11. Sustainable cities and communities
12. Responsible consumption and production
13. Climate action
14. Life below water
15. Life on land
16. Peace, justice, and strong institutions
17. Partnerships for the goals

🎁 Benefits

💰 Grant Funding Awards

• Multiple grant awards ranging from $3,000 to $15,000 USD.
• One submission qualifies you for multiple award opportunities.

📚 Free Founder & Project Support

• Access to exclusive learning materials.
• Pitch coaching for all finalists.

🌐 Global Opportunities Network

• Year-round access to additional grants, paid work, and training opportunities.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

1. 100% Youth-Led:

   • Founders must be 18-30 years old and have clear decision-making authority.

2. Impact Focused:

   • Startups and projects must address a clearly defined social or environmental issue and demonstrate measurable social outputs and impact.

📝 Application Process

• Application Deadline: August 29, 2025
• Apply Here: Global Innovation Challenge Application Portal

🌐 Additional Information

• Sponsor Organization: Social Shifters
• Learn More: Social Shifters Global Innovation Challenge

Take this opportunity to make a difference and showcase your innovative ideas to the world! 🌟

• Multiple grant awards available – from $3,000 to $15,000 USD.
• Free founder & project support including access to exclusive learning materials and a pitch coach for all finalists.
• Exclusive access to all-year-round opportunities including more grants, paid work, and training opportunities.