Moonshot Awards Global $10,000

The Moonshot Award supports exceptional young changemakers developing innovative solutions to some of the world's most pressing challenges. The global initiative recognizes founders, scientists, artists, and social advocates who are building impactful ideas and ventures, while providing funding, mentorship, and access to an international community of innovators.

The program welcomes applicants between the ages of 15 and 30 across multiple award categories, including Idea, Start-up, and Non-Profit, as well as thematic awards recognizing impact in education, health, artificial intelligence, the arts, and humanitarian initiatives.

Funding: $10,000+ in equity-free funding, with the potential for follow-up investments.
Who it's for: Young founders, innovators, artists, scientists, and social impact leaders aged 15 to 30.
Application deadline: July 12, 2026 (11:59 p.m. Pacific Time)

Award Categories

Main Awards

• Idea Award: For early-stage ideas with a working prototype or proof of concept.
• Start-up: For youth-led registered startups with initial traction and plans to scale.
• Non-Profit: For youth-led registered non-profit organizations looking to expand their impact.

Thematic Impact Awards

• Learning
• Health
• Art for Humanity
• AI for Good
• Borderless
• Spark

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must:

• Lead an early-stage project, startup, social venture, or have an innovative idea with the potential for meaningful social or environmental impact.
• Hold a leadership or executive role within the project or organization, regardless of founder status or equity ownership.
• Apply either individually or as part of a team.
• Be based anywhere in the world, as applications are open globally.

Applications are reviewed through a multi-stage evaluation process that includes an initial screening, expert judging, and finalist interviews. Additional materials may be requested during the selection process. Applications are evaluated on a rolling basis, and the competition may close early once capacity is reached.

The final application deadline for the 2026 awards is July 12, 2026.

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