Social Shifters Global Innovation Challenge 2025
Empowering young founders to address social and environmental challenges globally. Gain funding, mentorship, and a year-long opportunity network.
🔍 Quick Snapshot
- Provider: Social Shifters
- Opportunity Type: Innovation Challenge / Grant Program
- Grant Amount: Up to USD 15,000
- Deadline: 29 August 2025 (5:00 PM GMT)
- Geographic Focus: Global (except countries under UK sanctions)
- Eligible Age Group: 18–30 years
- Themes: Social and Environmental Impact
🌍 About the Challenge
The Social Shifters Global Innovation Challenge supports young founders aged 18–30 in developing projects with social and environmental impact. Participants receive tiered grant funding, expert mentorship, and access to a global network of changemakers to scale their innovative ideas.
✅ Eligibility Criteria
- Aged 18–30 at the time of submission
- Youth ownership and leadership (≥51% decision-making authority)
- Project addresses a social or environmental issue
- Must align with at least one UN Sustainable Development Goal
- Open to for-profit, non-profit, or informal groups founded within the past five years
🎁 Benefits
- Grant funding up to USD 15,000
- Expert mentorship and pitch coaching
- Access to a global opportunity network
- Support in strengthening project applications
📝 How to Apply
- Pre-register on the Social Shifters site starting 1 May 2025.
- Submit your application with details on project impact, SDG alignment, and team information.
- Ensure submission by 29 August 2025, 5:00 PM GMT.
- Shortlisted applicants will receive pitch coaching.
- Participate in final pitches and await results in December 2025.
📅 Program Timeline
- Pre-registration Launch: 1 May 2025
- Applications Open: 2 May 2025
- Application Deadline: 29 August 2025 (5:00 PM GMT)
- Scoring & Coaching: September–October 2025
- Final Pitches: November 2025
- Winners Announced: December 2025
🚀 Ready to Change the World?
Apply now for the Social Shifters Global Innovation Challenge 2025 and bring your impactful ideas to life.
Submit Your ApplicationQuestions? Email hello@socialshifters.co
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Source: socialshifters.co
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