$10,000 Moonshot Awards

The Moonshot Awards back young mission-driven founders and changemakers with equity-free grants and a path into a global community of mentors and investors. Run by the Moonshot Platform, the 2026 cycle closes with a ceremony in New York on November 12, 2026.

What you get:

➤ Up to USD 10,000 equity-free grant for the Idea, Start-up, and Non-Profit categories ➤ USD 5,000 grants for the thematic impact categories ➤ Follow-on grants and investment opportunities ➤ Two-year scholarship programs and mentor matching ➤ An invitation to the Moonshot Awards ceremony in New York ➤ Entry into a global community of young leaders and mentors What you'll do:

➤ Pick the category that matches your stage and field ➤ Submit your application through the Moonshot Platform portal by July 12, 2026 ➤ Share your prototype, traction, or creative work and how it advances the SDGs ➤ Move through jury evaluation in July and August, with finalist interviews in August ➤ Travel to New York in November if selected as a winner Moonshot has supported young leaders from over 100 countries since 2021, partnering with technology companies and foundations to spotlight grassroots innovation. The grant is equity-free and the application is free to submit.

• Aged 15 to 30 by July 1, 2026
• Open to applicants worldwide
• Founder, leader, idea-maker, artist, scientist, or coder advancing the SDGs
• Working prototype, proof of concept, or early traction expected for most categories
• Start-up category excludes ventures that have closed an investment round
• Art for Humanity submissions must be original work
• No application fees
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