INVEST IN THE NEXT GENERATION
empower changemakers to tackle today’s most urgent challenges
For Trusts & Foundations: Partner with Moonshot Pirates
Young people are closest to today’s problems, and furthest from the power to fix them. Without mentors, early partners, and safe places to test, potential stalls.
Moonshot Pirates is the most accessible impact accelerator for youth (15–24): zero-cost programs, a global crew of 500+ mentors, and a build-in-public culture that turns ideas into measurable progress across climate, education, health, oceans, and energy.
15,000+ youth impacted • 160+ countries • 100% free since our founding in 2019
Access & Equity
Every program is free, removing barriers of cost, geography, or background.
Global Reach
Active community in 160+ countries, localized through Chapters.
Capacity Building
Not just solutions. We develop the mindset and skills of impact entrepreneurs.
Alignment with Global Agendas
Our work advances solutions across all UN SDGs.
Transparency
Projects that decide to build with us show visible progress through Proof-of-Progress Profiles.
Scalable Ripple Effect
Your support multiplies as empowered youth spark wider change across their communities.
Help us remove friction at scale. Your funding can unlock mentors, milestones, and real-world opportunities for thousands of first-time founders.
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WHAT YOUR FUNDING POWERS
Shape the Future Challenges
4-week sprints where thousands of youth worldwide tackle urgent global themes from climate, food, oceans, energy, health and more
Launchpad Accelerator
10-week intensive to turn validated ideas into ventures with traction
Local Chapters
Grassroots hubs run by the community that localize access and opportunities worldwide
Moonshot Mindset
Personal development & resilience training to create future-ready leaders
TRUST & GOVERNANCE
Moonshot Pirates is a registered Austrian non-profit foundation (ZVR: 1020512239). All funding goes directly into programs for youth impact founders.
STORIES OF IMPACT
See how we’ve helped young people around the world thanks to our partners & supporters.
Gavi Kothari (IN)
Founded Fostride, a startup focusing on waste management technology.
"Moonshot Pirates helped me build connections and gain real-world problem-solving experience."
Clint Cadio (CA)
Researching next-gen solar cell manufacturing addressing energy insecurity.
"I have become Moonshot Pirates local ambassador, gaining invaluable support and mentorship on my journey in climate."
Ester Awad (EG)
Ester made it to Minerva University, the most innovative university in the world, against the odds and is now helping others do the same.
"Moonshot Pirates mentoring helped me overcome challenges and embrace new opportunities."
Conqueror Kuseju (NG)
Founded AIMATE, a nonprofit providing free AI and STEM education, Conqueror tackles barriers to STEM access in remote areas.
"Moonshot Pirates is a wonderful platform created to help us develop our potential as young impact entrepreneurs our world needs today. Proud to be a pirate."
Nora Ransibrahmanakul (US)
Currently at Yale, Nora studies Applied Mathematics and Anthropology, blending people and machines in innovative ways. She is Google advisor at Canva8.
"Moonshot Pirates exposed me to the design process and gave me inspiration for how to lead a team"
Hristiyan Danchev (BG)
Became one of the youngest Adecco's CEOs for a month at just 19.
"Moonshot Pirates mentorship helped me to improve my presentation and public speaking skills."
Anoushka Sinha (IN)
Forbes 30under30 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.
Oliver Sommer (AT)
Developed an AI that aims to make reduce congestion and accidents on the roads.
"Moonshot Pirates has empowered me to think big, emphasizing that there is no age limit to tackle global issues."
Kaushal Niraula (NP)
A dedicated advocate for climate justice, youth empowerment, and sustainability. Kaushal co-founded Climate Care Network, helping establish eco-clubs for climate awareness in primary schools.
"I got connected with like minded youth, who are solving global problems and that has inspired me to do more."
Fund the Future
Together, we can unlock the potential of thousands of young innovators to build a better future.