Youth Startup Innovation Award 2026
Gives young founders up to $10,000 equity-free, plus a two-year accelerator journey.
Selected startups receive an equity-free grant of up to USD 10,000, with the chance of additional follow-up funding, plus a two-year acceleration journey of mentorship, immersive camps and leadership development. Applicants must be founders or C-level leaders aged 15-30 whose startup has not yet closed an investment round.
Looks for youth-led, tech-based startups with early market traction that advance the UN Sustainable Development Goals through scalable, profitable business models. Applicants must already be building a for-profit company, not just an idea.
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