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SOCIAL SHIFTERS GLOBAL INNOVATION CHALLENGE

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Application Deadline: August 29th, 2025

LOCATION: Multiple Regions

Social Shifters Global Innovation Challenge is designed to give young impact founders a platform; providing project funding, unique leadership learning, and exclusive exposure through some of the worlds biggest brands.

ELIGIBILITY:

100% YOUTH-LED—Founders leading the startup or project must be between 18 and 30 years old and have clear decision-making authority.

IMPACT FOCUSED—Startups and projects must address a clearly defined social or environmental issue and have measurable social outputs and impact.

To enter the Social Shifters Global Innovation Challenge your idea must contribute to at least one of the United Nations’s Sustainable Development Goals.

BENEFIT:

GRANT FUNDING AWARDS: Multiple grant awards are available—from $3,000 to $15,000 USD—and one submission makes you eligible for multiple award opportunities.

FREE Founder & Project Support: We’ll help founders develop a strong submission, provide access to exclusive learning materials, and provide a pitch coach to all finalists.

GLOBAL OPPORTUNITIES NETWORK: Applicants gain exclusive access to year-round opportunities, including more grants, paid work and training opportunities.

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THE BRIDGEWATER AND GLOBAL CITIZEN “FORECASTING THE FUTURE” CHALLENGE 

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Application Deadline: August 1, 2025.

LOCATION: Multiple Regions

The Bridgewater and Global Citizen “Forecasting the Future” Challenge invites you into this complex world, focusing on a key issue for today’s leaders: the rise of Modern Mercantilism, where governments actively shape economies to boost national power, cut trade deficits, and drive industrial growth. Submit your analysis for a chance to win $25K and receive an employment or internship opportunity at Bridgewater, pending successful completion of its interview requirements.

ELIGIBILITY:

Anyone aged 18 or older can apply—no background, degree, or qualifications required. We’re looking for bold thinkers from all walks of life. Please find the full challenge rules here.

All research submissions should be uploaded in PDF format and include the following:

20+ binary, time-bounded forecasts related to Modern Mercantilism

A 3-page framework outlining your thematic synthesis and reasoning

An optional analytical appendix (up to 10 pages) to expand on your forecasts and framework with data, models, or analysis

This is not a group project—by applying and submitting your individual research paper, participants represent and warrant that submissions are your own, independent and original work and do not infringe or violate any intellectual property, privacy, or other third-party rights. The submission is not the result of any artificial intelligence (AI) research or generated by any AI system or tool.

Submissions are due by August 1, 2025. All applicants will be notified of the determination by early September 2025.

BENEFIT:

The top 5 winners will receive an employment or internship opportunity at Bridgewater (pending successful completion of its interview requirements) and will receive $25,000.

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