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MoveNow Social Innovation Challenge 2026: Funding for Young Founders

Awards of USD 5,000 and 10,000 for youth-led startups and projects working on financial confidence, health equity or climate resilience.

Offered by Allianz and Social Shifters · Posted by SocialAct

About this opportunity

The Allianz x Social Shifters MoveNow Social Innovation Challenge funds youth-led startups and projects in three areas: digital financial confidence for small businesses, health equity, and community climate resilience. There are several awards of USD 5,000 and USD 10,000, totalling USD 30,000 per area and USD 90,000 overall. The deadline is 18 December 2026 at 5pm UTC.

What you get

  • Awards of USD 5,000 or USD 10,000
  • USD 90,000 in total across three areas

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How to apply

Applications are handled by the organizer, Allianz and Social Shifters. SocialAct doesn't make selection decisions.

Apply on the Social Shifters website before 18 December 2026, 5pm UTC.

  1. Check you qualifyUse the checklist above.
  2. Fill in the organizer’s formIt opens on socialshifters.co.
  3. Hear back from Allianz and Social ShiftersThey review applications and contact people they select.
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Who's behind it

Allianz and Social ShiftersOffers this opportunity. The SocialAct team added it so more people can find it. Allianz and Social Shifters isn't on SocialAct.
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