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Call for Applications: Social Shifters Global Innovation Challenge 2025 – Up to $15,000 Grant Funding



 Call for Applications: Social Shifters Global Innovation Challenge 2025 – Up to $15,000 Grant Funding

The Social Shifters Global Innovation Challenge 2025 is now accepting applications from young entrepreneurs and innovators worldwide. This initiative aims to empower youth-led projects addressing pressing social and environmental issues, providing them with funding, mentorship, and global exposure.(opportunitiesforafricans.com, msmeafricaonline.com)

About the Challenge

Organized by Social Shifters, a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting the next generation of leaders, the Global Innovation Challenge offers a platform for young impact founders to develop their ideas and scale their solutions. The program is aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and welcomes projects at any stage—from concept to implementation.(msmeafricaonline.com)

Eligibility Criteria

  • Age Requirement: Applicants must be between 18 and 30 years old.

  • Youth-Led Initiatives: Projects must be led by young individuals with clear decision-making authority.

  • Impact Focus: Submissions should address a clearly defined social or environmental issue with measurable outcomes.

  • SDG Alignment: Projects must contribute to at least one of the UN SDGs.(opportunitiesforafricans.com, oneyoungworld.com)

Benefits of Participation

  • Grant Funding: Eligible projects can receive grant awards ranging from $3,000 to $15,000 USD. A single submission qualifies for multiple award opportunities.

  • Founder & Project Support: Participants will receive assistance in developing strong submissions, access to exclusive learning materials, and pitch coaching for all finalists.

  • Global Opportunities Network: Applicants gain exclusive access to year-round opportunities, including additional grants, paid work, and training programs.(socialshifters.co, opportunitydesk.org)

Application Timeline

  • Submissions Open: June 2, 2025

  • Submission Deadline: August 29, 2025

  • Submission Scoring: September–October 2025

  • Finalists Announcement & Pitch Coaching: October 2025

  • Final Pitching: November 2025

  • Winners Announced: December 2025(opportunitiesforafricans.com)

How to Apply

Interested applicants should visit the official Social Shifters website to learn more about the challenge and submit their applications: (socialshifters.co)

For additional information, refer to the original publication on MSME Africa: (msmeafricaonline.com)

Embark on this opportunity to transform your innovative ideas into impactful solutions that address global challenges.

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