Innovation Prize: Empowering the next generation of changemakers

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Launched in 2024, the Global Shapers Community, in partnership with Accenture and the Global Alliance for YOUth, introduced the Innovation Prize to empower next generation of change-makers. 

Each year, innovators from our vibrant network of over 10,000 young leaders across 500 city-based hubs are invited to apply for support to accelerate their groundbreaking ideas. 

We seek passionate young individuals with the most promising solutions to improve the lives and livelihoods of their communities. Winners will gain access to dedicated upskilling programs, expert mentorship, funding, and storytelling support to amplify their impact. 

The Innovation Prize focuses on addressing critical global challenges, including protecting the planet, reskilling for the future, and building inclusive societies, among other pressing issues. 

The prize will be provided under two categories

The Innovation Prize offers

Innovation Prize Winners 2024

We are living in times that require bold and decisive actions. More than ever, the private sector must join forces to build bridges and support younger generations to play an active role in solving society’s biggest problems. In that context, The Global Alliance for YOUth is proud to collaborate with the Global Shapers Community to launch the Innovation Prize, a platform to reward and accelerate breakthrough solutions for youth by youth.

Laurent Freixe

CEO at Nestlé; Founder and Chairman, Global Alliance for YOUth

Application criteria

Innovation Prize 2025

Applications for the second edition of the Innovation Prize are now open!

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