Welcome, and thank you for being part of this.
The Moonshot Awards 2026 are open and we need your help getting the word out.
Every year, thousands of young founders, artists, and social innovators from across the world apply. The ones who make it through change their lives and often, the lives of others around them. You play a real role in who finds us.
This page has everything you need: context about the Awards, ready-to-use assets for your channels, and a direct line to our team.
The Moonshot Awards recognize and fund young leaders, founders, and social innovators (ages 18–30) working on bold solutions to the world's most pressing problems.Winners receive equity-free grants, join a two-year acceleration program, and become part of a global community of changemakers.
The 2026 cohort will gather in New York City for the Awards Gala, the culmination of a year-long journey.
2025 by the numbers: 5,000+ applications, 139 countries reached and $100,000 in grants!
With your help, this year will be bigger!
Help us find the next generation of changemakers. Below you'll find everything you need to share the Awards with your community — social media copy, visuals and suggested messaging for newsletters or websites. Use what works for you; even one post can reach the person who needs to find us.

If you're featuring Moonshot in a blog post, event listing, website, or press piece, please use our official assets. This guide covers logos, colors, typography, and usage guidelines.
Brand and Style GuideWant a deeper look at our community, impact, and past award winners? Our annual magazine covers it all. The stories, the people and the ideas that keep us going.
Read the MoonMagThere are several ways to deepen your involvement with Moonshot; from sponsoring the Gala, to serving as a judge, to hosting a local event or bringing the Awards to your network.
For any questions related to the Awards, network partnerships, or the young leader’s journey in Moonshot, reach out to:
Melissa El Feghali, Network Partnerships & Program Specialist
melissa@moonshotplatform.org
Want to do more?
There are several ways to deepen your involvement with Moonshot; from sponsoring the Gala, to serving as a judge, to hosting a local event or bringing the Awards to your network. If any of that interests you, we'd love to hear from you. You can reach out to:
Stephanie Hoo, Heads of Partnerships
stephanie@moonshotplatform.org