Application Deadline: July 31st, 2024
Applications are now open for the 2024 Social Shifters Global Innovation Challenge. Social Shifters Global Innovation Challenge is designed to support young people (18-30 years), from anywhere in the world, who want to take action on the social and environmental issues that impact them and their community.
The programme and support is specially designed for young people with an idea or project at a very early stage in it’s development. However Social Shifters welcome social entrepreneurs and businesses at a more advanced stage of their start up journey i.e. already delivering services, products or activity with social or environmental impact.
To enter the Social Shifters Global Innovation Challenge your idea must contribute to at least one of the United Nations’s Sustainable Development Goals.
Benefits
LEAD THE CHANGE
Learn from other young leaders and entrepreneurs. Emerge from our program with NEW ideas, confidence and connections.
MOVE FORWARD
Social Shifters support you in developing your submission PLUS offer exclusive follow-on support opportunities to up to x100 eligible project teams.
GET FUNDED
Compete for multiple grant awards of up to $10,000 USD to fund work that improves lives, helps communities, and protects the planet!
Timeline:
- From 1st May: Register early for GIC24 to access the program EXTRAS!
- MAY 27TH: Submissions Open
- JUNE 4TH: Submission Support Programme Starts
- WED JULY 31ST: Submissions Close (11pm UTC)
- AUG 13TH: Exclusive Follow-on Project Support Starts (x100 spots available)
- SEPT 16TH: Submission Scoring Begins
- SEPT 29TH: Submission Scoring Ends
- OCT 21ST: Finalists 1-2-1 Pitch Coaching Begins
- NOVEMBER 18TH: FINALS! Pitching Begins
- DECEMBER 8TH: Winning Projects Announced
For More Information:
Visit the Official Webpage of the 2024 Social Shifters Global Innovation Challenge