The 2021 Social Shifters Global Innovation Challenge

Deadline: 16 June 2021
Open to: anyone aged 18-30
Benefits: cash prizes and funding pots of up to USD 10,000

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Do you have an awesome idea to solve a social or environmental problem? Are you ready to take action, but don’t know where to start? You’re not alone.

The 2021 Social Shifters Global Innovation Challenge will take you from idea to entrepreneur – helping bring your idea to life AND sharpening your social business skills!

All applicants will receive FREE e-learning, specialist project development support and access to mentors as well as connection to a network of young changemakers like you! The first 500 applicants will also receive a VIP Ticket to the Social Enterprise World Forum 2021 and challenge finalists will compete for prizes of up to USD 10,000!

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ELIGIBILITY

The Challenge is open to anyone 18-30 years old.

You can enter on your own or as a team (up to 5 members). Team participation is strongly encouraged.

Tehy are looking for a business solution to an environmental or social issue. This can be a non-profit or for-profit idea but must be at an early stage (less than one year old with no significant funding in place).

BENEFITS

The Social Shifters Global Innovation Challenge is all about supporting young people (18-30) to take entrepreneurial action on social and environmental issues that matter to you.

Everyone who enters receives a package of FREE startup support and mentoring to develop their idea.
The first 500 applicants will receive a VIP ticket to the Social Enterprise World Forum 2021.
The best idea solutions will compete for cash prizes and funding pots of up to USD 10,000!
Finalists will receive global recognition and exposure at the Social Enterprise World Forum 27-29 Sept 2021.

Go from idea to action through the Social Shifters Global Innovation Challenge.