Deadline: July 12, 2026
Applications are open for the Moonshot Awards 2026. The Moonshot Awards recognize exceptional changemakers between the ages of 15 and 30 who are developing bold solutions to the world’s most urgent challenges. Each year, they award up to $100,000 USD in equity-free grants to back the founders, scientists, artists, and advocates who are daring to build what the world doesn’t yet believe is possible.
Winners across 8 categories (Start-up, Non-profit, Idea, Art for Humanity, AI for Good, Borderless, Health and Learning) receive equity-free grant funding and global recognition at the Moonshot Awards ceremony. Three winners will be fully sponsored to attend the Moonshot Awards Ceremony in New York, and all winners will be recognized. All winners are fully sponsored to participate in the Moonshot two-year leadership journey, which includes attendance at the Moonshot Young Leaders Camp, Moonshot Youth Innovation Summit, and access to the Moonshot Global Community and world class mentors.
Benefits
- Unrestricted Grant Funding: up to $10+ equity-free capital + potential follow-up investments.
- Two-Year Acceleration Program: A transformative leadership journey of mentorship, immersive camps and leadership development.
- Access to Global Opportunities: Direct pathways to global stages, strategic partners and world-class mentors.
- Membership in a Global Community: A lifelong network of passionate young leaders building what the world doesn’t yet believe is possible.
Eligibility
The Moonshot Awards welcome applications from around the globe, underscoring the dedication to nurturing global innovation and transformative change.
They invite:
- Changemakers who are ready to elevate their leadership journey and expand their impact.
- Those seeking mentorship, support and a global community to bring their ideas to life.
- Young people between the ages of 15 and 30.
- Visionary founders, artists, scientists, and social advocates with bold ideas.
Application
The final submission deadline is 12 July 2026, 11:59 pm Pacific time.
For more information, visit Moonshot Awards.
