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WHERE THE NEXT GEN SHAPES THE FUTURE

Join the most accessible impact accelerator for young founders and innovators. Connect with mentors, partners, and peers from 160+ countries, solving the world’s biggest challenges.

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WHERE THE NEXT GEN SHAPES THE FUTURE

Join the most accessible impact accelerator for young founders and innovators. Connect with mentors, partners, and peers from 160+ countries, solving the world’s biggest challenges.

Join us

WE BELIEVE EVERYONE HAS WHAT IT TAKES TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE.

We need bold, COURAGEOUS, and authentic young people who dare to succeed on their terms while creating a positive impact in our world.

We empower you to build on your passions, gain relevant skills, and explore the possibilities of the latest technologies. With our mentoring, community, and opportunities, you’ll accelerate your impact-driven ideas and make a real difference.

Chapters

Moonshot Pirates Chapters

Ready to lead? Open a Moonshot Pirates chapter in your city.

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Meet Us IRL

Mon, September 8

Meet us at DLD Conference

Meet our Pirates in Munich

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Meet Us IRL

Wed, October 15

Meet us at Blue Earth Summit

Meet our Pirates in London

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Meet Us IRL

Mon, November 10

Meet us at Web Summit

Meet our Pirates in Lisbon

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Challenge

Shape the Future Challenge

Explore bold solutions developed!

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Challenge

Want to join the next challenge?

Join the waitlist!

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Discord

Join our Discord Community

Public Server

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THE MOONSHOT MINDSET HUB

Your go-to space for bold ideas, real stories & radical mindsets.

Six Young Innovators Found a Way to Clean Toxic Water with Mushrooms

3 weeks ago

Why Empathy Belongs at the Heart of Every Innovation

2 months ago

What Is Moonshot Thinking? How to Think 10x Bigger

2 months ago

MEET THE PIRATES

See how young leaders from our community are driving change.

Valkyrie Holmes

United States

Co-founded Faura - an insurtech startup ($3.5M in seed funding) to help insurance companies and homeowners reduce their natural disaster risk.

"Moonshot Pirates kicked off all of our biggest feats: I decided to move to New York and venture into wildfire mitigation."

Adrian Davies

Austria

Founder of Meshara, pioneering mesh networking to bring digital access to 2.6B+ people without internet, enabling education and emergency response.

"Without Moonshot Pirates, I wouldn’t be who I am today. It’s where I launched my first startup, built my empowerment network, and discovered my path into impact entrepreneurship."

Conqueror Kuseju

Nigeria

Founder of AIMATE, a nonprofit bringing free AI and STEM education to underserved and remote communities, breaking down barriers to access and inspiring the next generation of innovators.

"Moonshot Pirates unlocked my potential as a young impact entrepreneur. It’s a platform the world truly needs—and I’m proud to be a pirate."

Anoushka Sinha

India

Forbes 30 Under 30 India, human rights activist, and public speaker, Anoushka, mobilizes resources for global causes through her Anupam Foundation.

"As a founder, I know firsthand that mindset is everything. Big ideas require resilience and a strong support system. That’s why I believe in the Moonshot Pirates as a community.

Hristiyan Danchev

Bulgaria

At just 19, became one of Adecco’s youngest CEOs for One Month, gaining leadership experience on a global stage.

"Moonshot Pirates’ mentorship sharpened my presentation and public speaking skills."

Gavi Kothari

India

Founder of Fostride, building AI- and robotics-powered solutions to transform waste into resources. Inspired by witnessing landfill fires in India, Gavi is on a mission to make waste management smarter and more sustainable.

"Moonshot Pirates gave me connections and problem-solving skills that continue to shape my journey as a founder."

Oliver Sommer

Austria

Computer Science student at UC Berkeley, developing AI to reduce road congestion and prevent accidents.

"Moonshot Pirates empowered me to think big—and showed me there’s no age limit to solving global challenges."

Kaushal Niraula

Nepal

A passionate advocate for climate justice, youth empowerment, and sustainability. Through Climate Care Network, Kaushal is bringing climate awareness to the next generation by establishing eco-clubs in primary schools.

"Moonshot Pirates connected me with like-minded youth solving global problems—an inspiration that drives me to do more."

Sebastião Mendonça

Portugal

Co-founder of Trovador, developing the world’s first satellite-controlled, all-terrain reforestation robot to combat wildfires and restore biodiversity.

"Grateful for the connections to mentors, experts, and the Moonshot mindset—and for all the feedback and support! I’m so glad I joined this community."