Do you have what it takes to solve the world’s biggest challenges?
Ready to tackle climate change with groundbreaking ideas? Are you between 15 and 20? Then, join the Shape the Future Challenge and get a chance to collaborate with experts and like-minded peers to create real-world solutions.
We want you to THINK BIG! Whether you want to revolutionize energy, pioneer sustainable agriculture, or invent new eco-solutions, we believe you can drive change.
This is your opportunity to learn new skills, make lifelong connections, and become a real changemaker.
Plus, the winning team gets to head over to the heart of innovation, Silicon Valley, California!
HOW IT WORKS
01
APPLY
APRIL 4TH – MAY 5TH
Submit Your Application
– Apply as an individual or team, with or without an idea until May 5 (midnight UTC)
– Receive your acceptance email to the challenge on May 6
– Get invited to the challenge space on the Moonshot Pirates platform
02
TEAM UP
MAY 10TH – MAY 15TH
Finding a Kick-ass Team
– Join the Kick-off call on May 10 to learn about the winning criteria and milestones
– Join networking events to connect with other pirates joining the challenge
– Make sure to form a team of 2-6 people by May 15th and register in the challenge space
03
CHALLENGE
MAY 15TH – JUNE 4TH
Developing Your Ideas
– Develop a radical, feasible, and impactful idea contributing to solving climate change
– Book mentoring sessions, participate in workshops, and reach challenge milestones
– Submit your idea for the future of climate and a 1-minute pitch video
04
FINALS
JUNE 6TH – JUNE 19TH
Voting & Final Pitching
– Selection of 7 final teams through online and partners’ vote
– Final Pitching of team’s sustainable solutions for the future of climate
– Award ceremony and jury selection of the winning team
LET’S SHAPE
THE FUTURE
OF CLIMATE
TOGETHER
MEET THE MENTORS
From climate experts to innovators, entrepreneurs, scientists, coders, and brand gurus, our experienced mentors and advisors can help turn your ideas into reality.
Thomas Ulram
Philipp Albrecht
Selma Prodanovic
Simon Best
Daniel Drack
Sashka Regina
Tobias Schaller
Gabriella Reynes Opaz
Alexandra Waldherr
Judith Nkwopara
Martin Binder
Joseph Abuanor
Dennis Kirpenstejn
Salmine Sassi
Nilay Aydogan
Karsten Hoyer
Niki Skene
Michael Pollak
Verónica Celis Vergara
Vlad Petrea
Lucas J Winter
Eduard Willms
Safet Rama
Laura Falquez
Dino Osmanagić
Tobias Micko
Randy Bretz
Doris Strohmaier
Lenny Leemann
Stefan Weder
Jude Amegashie
Sarah Straub
Peter Stark
Thomas Peroutka
Mikko Knuuttila
Stefan Kainz
Raphael Fritz
Stefan Niedermair
Sean King
Erez Tsalik
Raphael Mikl
Elisabeth Handl
Hari Kalymnios
Silke Edelmann
Kat Haber
Arne Schiefer
Craig Matthews
Marcus Orlovsky
CHALLENGE KEY DATES
APRIL 4 – MAY 5
APPLICATION
MAY 10
KICK OFF CALL
& NETWORKING
MAY 10 – MAY 14
NETWORKING EVENTS
MAY 15
MILESTONE 1:
TEAM SET UP
MAY 21 – JUNE 3
MENTORING FROM EXPERTS
MAY 24
MILESTONE 2:
SUBMIT IDEA CANVAS
JUNE 4
MILESTONE 3:
FINAL SUBMISSION
JUNE 6 – JUNE 10
ONLINE VOTING
JUNE 11 – JUNE 18
FINAL PREPARATIONS
JUNE 19
PITCHING CEREMONY
AUTUMN 2024
SILICON VALLEY
TRIP
The team with the most votes online and six other teams chosen via assessment criteria and online voting position will advance to the Final Pitching Ceremony.
The position in the online voting can earn a team a maximum of 30 points. The criteria assessment includes four categories – feasibility, credibility, impact, and WOW effect – each worth a maximum of 10 points.
Why? Having a groundbreaking idea is just the beginning of your journey towards making a real impact. To achieve your goal, it’s also crucial to spread your vision and get support from others.
In the online voting phase, you can share what you have developed during this challenge with the world. So it’s really important to plan how to promote your idea to get those votes early on.
THE WINNERS’ TRIP
Win the Shape the Future Challenge and spend an unforgettable week in Silicon Valley! With a tailor-made program, you will immerse yourself in a world of innovation: dive into exclusive workshops, meet inspiring startups and founders, and visit giants like Meta, Apple, Amazon, and Google. You will also explore the campuses of Silicon Valley University and Stanford, soaking in the entrepreneurial spirit and moonshot thinking that define the area.
Watch our highlight video to catch a glimpse of what awaits you.
MERCH FOR FUTURE SHAPERS
Ready to make a difference and look epic doing it? Participating in the challenge is cost-free. However, you can support our mission of empowering young innovators by purchasing merch from our store.
ANY OPEN QUESTIONS?