Moonshot Awards 2026
Awards equity-free grants of $5,000 to $60,000, plus two years of mentorship, to changemakers aged 15-30 worldwide building solutions aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
The programme reviews applications in stages: an initial screening checks eligibility, completeness and SDG alignment, then a selection committee scores the shortlisted proposals on innovation, feasibility and impact, and some shortlisted candidates get invited to a virtual interview before the final awardees are chosen. The core grant itself is equity-free and paid out against milestones over a 2…
The Moonshot Awards are for young changemakers aged 15 to 30 — founders, scientists, builders and advocates — with a working prototype, detailed plan, or proof of concept. Proposed solutions must align with the UN Sustainable Development Goals and address urgent global challenges with clear potential for impact and scalability.
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