Social Shifters Global Innovation Challenge 2026

. 💰 Donors & Partners This challenge is powered by leading international donors and partners: Fieldfisher – Lead donor, offering a €10,000 prize. Freshfields, Linklaters, Mishcon de Reya, Winston Taylor – Strategic law firm partners providing pro bono legal support. Shoosmiths, Kingsley Napley – Supporting partners. Fitch Group – Co-sponsor of the Global Education Challenge stream. Social Shifters Charity (SCO51121) – Organizer and funding provider. Together, these donors provide USD 55,000+ in grant funding, mentorship, and global networking opportunities. 🏆 Benefits Grant Funding: Up to USD 15,000 per project. Special Awards: €10,000 Fieldfisher Prize, $3,000 high-impact project grants. Mentorship & Coaching: Pitch training, legal advisory, and business support. Global Exposure: Connect with investors, fellows, and partners. Learning Resources: Free e-learning, videos, and project tools from registration. ✅ Eligibility Founders must be 18–30 years old. Teams must be youth-led (51%+ ownership/control). Projects must address a social or environmental issue aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). For-profit, nonprofit, and unregistered initiatives may apply. Registered organizations must generally be less than 5 years old. 📅 Timeline Applications Opened: 1 June 2026 Deadline: 31 August 2026 (5 PM UTC) Finalists Announced: October 2026 Pitch Coaching & Finals: November 2026 Winners Announced: December 2026