Social Shifters invites applications for the Global Innovation Challenge 2023 for Young Leaders, Innovators & Entrepreneurs. The last date to submit your idea is August 20, 2023.
About Social Shifters
Social Shifters exists to help next-generation leaders, innovators and entrepreneurs to make a difference in the world. We operate on a non-profit basis, providing engaging learning experiences, practical mentoring, and a global community of support to move you, and your ideas, forward.
About Global Innovation Challenge 2023
- Social Shifters are next-generation leaders, innovators and entrepreneurs with fresh solutions to today’s most pressing social and environmental challenges.
- They are looking for creative ideas, projects, and business solutions to the problems that matter most to you and your community.
- We welcome ideas at any stage and from anywhere in the world.
- Calling all visionary trailblazers, bold thinkers, and change-makers aged 18-30!
- We want YOU to join us in tackling the world’s most pressing social and environmental challenges.
- This is your chance to unleash your creativity, ignite your passion, and revolutionise the world we live in!
- Prepare to be blown away by the sheer magnitude of support we have in store for you.
- We’re talking about mind-blowing mentorship, a powerhouse global community, and invaluable resources to help you skyrocket your skills, confidence, and future prospects.
Exiting Benefits
- Unlock Your Potential:
- Develop essential skills, boost your confidence, and enhance your future prospects. Receive guidance from skilled mentors and become part of a supportive global community.
- Accelerate Your Big Idea:
- Gain FREE access to a world-leading Digital Incubator program. Receive expert assistance to develop your project or business idea.
- Make an Impact:
- Compete for awards of up to Rs. 8.1 Lakhs/$10,000 to fund activities that improve lives, empower communities, and protect the planet.
Eligibilities
- Age Range: Open to individuals aged 18 to 30 years old.
- Global Reach: Applicants are welcome from any country.
- UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): Your idea must contribute to at least one of the UN’s SDGs.
How to Apply?
- Register now for the Social Shifters Global Innovation Challenge 2023 here,
- Return to submit your entry before the deadline of 11 pm (UTC) on 20 August 2023.
- All eligible entrants get FREE ACCESS to our Digital Incubator program, including e-learning, live events, peer support, and the opportunity to access expert mentors from the world’s leading companies.
Important Dates
- Register Now…! for early access to support through this link.
- Submissions Open: June 26, 2023
- Submission Support Starts: August 7, 2023
- Submissions Close: August 20, 2023
- Digital Incubator Starts: August 28, 2023
- Judging Begins: Sept 18, 2023
- Judging Ends: Oct 13, 2023
- Finalists Coaching Begins: Nov 1, 2023
- Finalist Pitching Begins: Nov 29, 2023
- Winning Projects Announced: Dec 8, 2023