About the opportunity
The Allianz MoveNow Global Social Innovation Challenge supports a global ecosystem of young impact founders, enabling youth-led solutions for and from underserved communities to take root and thrive. Backed by Allianz and Social Shifters, the challenge provides grant funding awards, unique leadership learning, and exclusive exposure through global platforms. It focuses on three award categories: Financial Confidence in the Digital Economy, Closing the Health Gap, and Community-Led Climate Resilience. Multiple awards of $5,000 and $10,000 USD will be allocated, totaling $30,000 in each category, alongside exclusive learning materials and Allianz business mentorship for finalists.
Funding and benefits
- Grant funding awards totaling $90,000 USD, with multiple awards of $5,000 and $10,000 USD allocated across three main categories.
- Free founder and startup support, including exclusive learning materials.
- Access to an Allianz business mentor for all finalist founders.
- Exclusive all-year-round access to opportunities, grant funding, paid work, and training with Social Shifters.
Who can apply?
- Founders leading the startup or project must be between 18 and 30 years old.
- Founders must have clear decision-making authority.
- Startups and projects must address a clearly defined social or environmental issue and have measurable social outputs and impact.
- Open to young people anywhere in the world taking action in their community.
Required documents
- Details of the social startup or project addressing a defined social or environmental issue
- Evidence of measurable social outputs and impact
When to apply
- Submissions open on October 7, 2026.
- Submissions close on December 18, 2026, at 5:00 PM UTC.
- First Scoring Round begins on January 25, 2027.
- First Scoring Round ends on February 26, 2027.
- Finalist shortlisting and announcement take place in March 2027.
- Finalist mentoring begins on March 15, 2027.
- Finals and live pitching begin in May 2027.
- Winning founders are announced in May 2027.
- Grant awards are allocated in June 2027.
How to apply
- Review the competition guidelines and FAQs.
- Prepare your youth-led startup or project details aligned with one of the three award categories.
- Register and submit your application via the official awards platform before the deadline.
Additional information
- Applicants are highly encouraged to leverage AI and emerging technologies while demonstrating responsible and ethical use of technology and personal data.
- All solutions should demonstrate inclusive design principles and consider digital accessibility for diverse users.
- Solutions both for and from underserved communities will be prioritized.
Our Take on This Opportunity
This section reflects Open Opportunities’ own analysis of the opportunity from an applicant’s perspective.
You may be a strong fit if…
- Early-stage youth founders aged 18 to 30 with ventures focused on financial inclusion, health equity, or climate resilience.
- Entrepreneurs seeking non-dilutive grant funding alongside corporate mentorship from Allianz executives.
- Founders looking to scale impact solutions specifically designed for or originating within underserved communities.
What should you think carefully about?
- Strict age limits apply; all leading founders must be between 18 and 30 years old with decision-making authority.
- The competitive nature of a global challenge means funding is limited to selected finalists across three specific tracks.
- Finalists must commit time to mentoring sessions leading up to the live pitching phase in May 2027.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This challenge fits well for young impact entrepreneurs aiming to secure non-dilutive seed capital, gain international exposure, and access high-level mentorship to validate and scale their social ventures.
Our take
Youth founders leading impactful, tech-enabled social startups in digital finance, health, or climate resilience should strongly consider applying before the December 2026 deadline.
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