Global Innovation Challenge 2026 | Social Shifters
Grant awards up to $15,000 for youth-led social impact startups addressing UN Sustainable Development Goals
Climate & Environment, Community Wealth Building
Funding: $15,000
Eligibility: Applicants must be founders aged 18-30 years old at time of submission with clear decision-making authority. Projects must be 100% youth-led, already operating and delivering measurable social outputs and impact on the ground. Startups must address a clearly defined social or environmental issue aligned with at least one UN Sustainable Development Goal.
Location: Global
