Deadline Date: June 12, 2026
The Social Impact Award Incubation Program invites young innovators to apply for a structured support journey designed to transform early-stage ideas into impactful and sustainable ventures.
The program focuses on validating business and impact models, prototyping ideas, building early customer and follower bases, mentoring and support, access to funding and recognition opportunities, and engagement with an international network of social entrepreneurs.
The incubation offers selected participants a comprehensive support system to help develop their ideas into successful ventures. Participants receive mentoring and guidance to refine their business and impact models, prototype their concepts, and begin building a community of supporters and customers.
In addition to mentorship, participants gain the opportunity to compete for the Social Impact Award, which includes funding, recognition, and participation in an annual summit. The program also connects participants with a global alumni network of over 1000 social entrepreneurs across more than 25 countries, creating opportunities for collaboration and learning.
The selection process begins with an eligibility check conducted by the local team to ensure applications meet the required criteria. Applications are then evaluated by a jury of experts from different sectors based on impact potential, innovation, feasibility, and team capacity. Finalists are announced at a dedicated event and invited to join the incubation program, while all applicants are offered feedback on their submissions.
To be eligible, applicants must be between the ages of 14 and 30 and may apply with either new ideas or projects in the early stages of implementation. Projects must not have received significant prior funding and should not have previously participated in the same incubation or won the award.
For more information, visit SIA.
