The Melton Foundation, a global 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to nurturing young leaders committed to positive social change, announces that applications for the Global Solvers Accelerator 2026 are currently open.

The Melton Foundation identifies, supports, and connects emerging change-makers through its life-long Fellowship. One of its flagship pathways, the Global Solvers Accelerator, is designed for social entrepreneurs, community organizers, and impact practitioners working to advance the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

The 2026 edition of this intensive 8-month program offers participants a transformational learning journey rooted in thematic modules, mentorship, collaborative problem-solving, and hands-on project development. Since 2020, the Accelerator has supported more than 70 social impact practitioners from over 25 countries, strengthening initiatives addressing urgent local and global challenges.

Program Highlights

Duration: 8 months of expert-led modules, peer learning, project enhancement, and guided leadership development
Eligibility: Young leaders aged 20–35 actively leading or contributing to a social impact initiative
Global Network: A diverse and growing community of practitioners advancing SDG-aligned solutions
Key Benefits:
* Participation in a fully sponsored international meet-up in Accra, Ghana (Global Solvers Co-Lab)
* Life-long access to the global Melton Fellows network and mentorship ecosystem
* Access to the Global Solvers Accelerator Fund, which directly supports participants' social innovation projects
* Need-based scholarships of up to 80% available for the participation fee, which contributes collectively to the Accelerator Fund
The Melton Foundation invites aspiring changemakers from around the world to explore the program and submit their applications ahead of the deadline.

Learn More & Apply
Program Webpage: meltonfoundation.org/global-solvers-accelerator/
Application Deadline: 1 December 2025

For more details, please reach out to us at [email protected]