Shell LiveWire Impact Makers - What it Means to Win
If you're preparing your application for Shell LiveWire Impact Makers 2026, you might be wondering what winning could mean for you and your business.
We caught up with those who took home awards last year to find out…
Social Impact
Social Impact award winner Barkus boosts the financial inclusion of Brazil’s low- to moderate-income households by providing free, customised financial education using digital platforms and AI. Co-founded by Bia Santos and Marden Rodrigues, they believe that learning to manage money is fundamental to people’s freedom of choice and financial security.
“Winning the Shell LiveWire global competition was a pivotal moment for us. It accelerated our growth and reinforced our mission to drive economic empowerment at scale.”
Environmental Sustainability
Business Innovation
Co-founded by Rafael Wanderley, Direito Ágil is a Brazilian social enterprise addressing gender‑based violence through its platforms Maria da Penha Virtual and ElaProtegida. Maria da Penha Virtual lets women file domestic violence protective orders online for faster intervention. ElaProtegida enables companies to manage workplace violence reports on one platform.
“Winning was transformative, enabling us to enhance our platform and expand our team. As an entrepreneur, this recognition is a powerful boost to invest even more energy into our mission, growing not just a client base, but a community that trusts and finds true
value in our work.”
Are you the next Impact Makers success story?
Winning Shell LiveWire Impact Makers is about more than the title or award itself. For these entrepreneurs, it has meant faster growth, stronger partnerships, greater visibility and renewed confidence in the value of their work. From expanding teams and strengthening technology platforms, to opening doors with global brands and scaling solutions that improve lives and protect the planet, the competition has helped turn ambition into momentum.
The next group of Impact Makers could include you. If your business is creating positive change, this is your opportunity to share your story on a global stage, connect with a powerful network of changemakers and accelerate your impact. Applications for Shell LiveWire Impact Makers 2026 are now open — and your journey could be the next success story we celebrate.
And good luck!
