Allianz x Social Shifters MoveNow Social Innovation Challenge 2026

What it is

A global challenge for youth-led social startups and projects in three areas: financial confidence in the digital economy, closing health gaps, and community climate resilience. Grant awards of 5,000 or 10,000 US dollars are shared out, 30,000 dollars per category. Finalists also get mentoring from Allianz.

Who can apply

Founders must be 18 to 30 and hold at least a 51 percent stake and the decision-making power. Teams can be anywhere in the world except UK-sanctioned countries. Unregistered groups may enter. A registered startup must be no more than five years old. Entries must be in English.

Applying is free. Never pay anyone to apply, to process an application or to promise a place: the provider's own site is the only application.

Check the full rules and the exact deadline on the provider's page before you apply. Mshahara is not part of the selection.