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The Social Shifter Global Innovation Challenge

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Signal strength

Medium signal

Deadline

31 August 2026

Location

Remote

Amount / benefit

Up to $15,000USD

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Description

This is for young founders already building something with measurable social or environmental impact. Your work also needs to contribute to at least one UN Sustainable Development Goal. That opens the door to businesses and projects working in areas like: 🌱 Climate šŸ„ Health šŸ’§ Water 🌾 Agriculture šŸ“š Education ♿ Accessibility šŸ’¼ Economic mobility šŸ˜ļø Community development šŸ¤– Impact technology ā™»ļø Sustainability And this isn't grant money by itself. Founders also gain access to: 🧠 Application support šŸŽ¤ Pitch coaching 🌐 Global founder community šŸ¤ Networking šŸ’¼ Additional fellowships and paid opportunities

Eligibility

Founders must be: āœ… Ages 18–30 āœ… Leading the organization or startup āœ… Holding real decision-making authority āœ… Already operating the project or venture

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Why it matters

"Social impact" does NOT mean you have to build a nonprofit. A revenue-generating startup can solve a real community or environmental problem and still compete for non-dilutive capital.