The Moonshot Awards recognise exceptional young changemakers who are developing bold solutions to the world's most urgent challenges. Each year, a grant is awarded to founders, scientists, artists, and advocates who are daring to build what the world doesn't yet believe is possible.
The Moonshot Platform is a holistic accelerator for the next generation of changemakers, designed to help young leaders increase their impact while developing the skills and networks needed to drive lasting change.
Funding
Winners receive equity-free grant funding of up to $100,000 USDÂ across 8 categories, with no strings attached.
Winners will be fully sponsored to attend the Moonshot Awards Ceremony in New York, and all winners are fully sponsored to participate in the two-year Moonshot Leadership Journey.
Categories
Applications are accepted across the following 8 categories:
Start-up
Non-profit
Idea
Art for Humanity
AI for Good
Borderless
Health
Learning
Benefits
Beyond the grant, all winners are enrolled in the two-year Moonshot Leadership Journey, which includes attendance at the Moonshot Young Leaders Camp, the Moonshot Youth Innovation Summit, and access to the Moonshot Global Community and world-class mentors.
The top 20–25 finalists are also invited to embark on a two-year leadership journey, participating in an intensive development programme.
The top 100 shortlisted candidates gain access to the global community, including online educational programming, mentors, and a worldwide network of young people working together to change the world.
Eligibility
Open to applicants between the ages of 15 and 30
Open to applicants from anywhere in the world
Applicants may submit multiple applications, provided each entry is unique and distinct
If a project qualifies for multiple categories, this should be indicated within a single application.
 Duplicate applications for the same project will not be considered
Application information
Deadline: 12 July 2026
For more information and to apply, click here.
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