Deadline: 10-Jul-21
Applications are now open for the Global Innovation Challenge that will take you from idea to entrepreneur – helping bring your idea to life AND sharpening your social business skills!
Social Shifters helps next generation leaders, innovators and entrepreneurs to make a difference in the world. They operate on a non-profit basis, providing inspiring stories, engaging learning, and a global community of support to propel you forward.
Funding Information
- 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 $10,000!
Why take part?
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 $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.
- Create your own future: Turning away from a traditional corporate career to do something with more purpose can be hard. The good news is that you can take things into your own hands. Use the Shifters Global Challenge to explore new possibilities, develop new skills, and give social entrepreneurship a try.
- Be enterprising: They’re looking for a world-changing business idea to solve a problem that matters to you. That means some form of activity that makes money while improving lives, helping communities, or protecting the environment. Sounds complicated? Try out their Social Business Model Canvas to quickly give your idea some shape.
- Go from passion to action: Everyone that submits an idea gets exclusive free access to Steps to Startup, their world-leading social startup e-learning. This takes you through the entire startup process at your own pace, with practical tools, templates and tips at every stage. Along the way, you’ll develop new skills, learn from mentors, and connect with others who share your passion.
Eligibility Criteria
- Are you aged 18-30 with a world-changing idea?
- 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!
For more information, visit https://socialshifters.innovationchallenge.com/skild2/socialshifters/loginPage.action