Are you between the ages of 18-30? Are you passionate about creating social changes, and brainstorming on the solutions to the environmental problems we have today? Then read further, this is a place for you. Social Shifters is a group of next-generation leaders, entrepreneurs, and innovators who provide solutions to the critical social and environmental issues we have today.

Social Shifters is an NGO that is passionate about social and environmental action and entrepreneurship.

The Social Shifters Global Innovation Challenge is looking for unique ideas, projects, and solutions to businesses that matter to the community. The challenge is open to ideas at any level and from anywhere in any part of the world. It is open to young innovators (18-30 years) to survey, start and build their creative ideas to bring solutions to the social and environmental problems they are curious and passionate about.

Why Should You Participate?

·   Unravel your full potential as an Innovator

Participation in this challenge will bring you closer to a supportive community where you can develop your skills and boost your confidence with help from skilled mentors.

·   Advance your ideas

Your unique and creative ideas will be fully accelerated in this challenge. You would have access to a leading digital incubator program for the development of your business ideas.

·   Rewards

You stand the chance to win cash awards of up to $10,000 to support communities and preserve their environment if selected as the best idea in each category. Also, as a participant, you are entitled to global networking and free expert coaching from some leading companies in the world. You will also be globally recognized and your ideas will be publicized in the media if shortlisted.

How to Apply

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Social Shifters Global Innovative Challenge 2023 Timeline

Present: You can sign up as early as now

June 26th: Submissions Open; 

August 7th: Submission Support Begins;

August 20th: Deadline for Submission; 

August 28th: Digital Incubator Program Begins; 

September 18th: Judging Begins; 

October 13th: Judging Ends; 

November 1st: Finalists Mentoring; 

November 27th: Finalist Pitching; 

December 8th: Winning Projects Announcement