Do you have a solution with a significant positive impact on your community? Apply for funding from the Young Global Changemakers Recoupling Awards program before 31 October 2024.

The Young Global Changemakers Recoupling Awards, a program that recognizes and supports youth entrepreneurs making a significant impact in their communities, invites applicants for its 2024 Award edition. The program aims to identify, celebrate, and empower young individuals whose projects foster social prosperity, directly support societies impacted by systemic inequities or climate change, and support the power shift towards citizens engaging in the civic space.

Interested applicants can apply to one of the following categories:

  • Reimagine Business – To be eligible, your organization must be a viable social enterprise engaged in commercial activities with a positive social or ecological impact, aiming for financial self-sufficiency, and purposefully aligning business strategy with economic prosperity, social well-being, or environmental sustainability.
  • Reimagine Social – Your project must align with a values-driven, not-for-profit mission, incorporate an operational strategy focused on social well-being and environmental sustainability, and be involved in one or more social or environmental activities.
  • Climate Action Award – To be eligible, your project must follow a values-driven, not-for-profit mission addressing social or environmental concerns, focus on enhancing civic engagement and public participation, and implement a strategy that incorporates social well-being and environmental sustainability.

Applicants who qualify will receive various recognitions based on their respective eligibility criteria:

  • All Eligible Applicants: Join the Young Global Changers Extended Circle, where they receive invitations to Global Solutions events, workshops, and more.
  • Top 50 Applicants: Become the new members of the Young Global Changers community, with their projects showcased on the Global Solutions Initiative website.
  • Top 15 Applicants: Receive a full scholarship to attend the Global Solutions Summit in Berlin, including the following benefits:
    • Two full days of preparation, workshops, and coaching sessions (May 3-4, 2025).
    • Free admission to the Global Solutions Summit 2025 (May 5-6, 2025).
    • Opportunity to present their projects to an international jury and a global audience.
    • Networking opportunities with leading figures from academia, business, politics, and civil society.
    • Fully funded accommodation for the duration of the Summit and Prep-Days (May 2-7, 2025).
    • Coverage of travel expenses to and from Berlin.
    • Post-summit possibilities for further engagement as part of the global network of Young Global Changers.
  • Category Winners: The winner of each category will receive a €2,500 prize and additional support for their project.

For more information and application details, visit 2025 YGC Recoupling Awards