Published: 17 Apr 2025 48 views
Applications are now open fpr the D-Prize Challenge for Social Entrepreneurs to fight Poverty 2025. The D-Prize award startup grants of up to $20,000 to entrepreneurs launching new organizations.
D-Prize expands access to poverty-alleviation interventions in the developing world. Many solutions to poverty already exist. The challenge is distributing these solutions to the people who need it most. Our programs produce new "distribution entrepreneurs" - social entrepreneurs who start new ventures that distribute proven life-enhancing technologies to millions of people living in extreme poverty... continue reading
| Application Deadline | 29 Jun 2025 |
| Type | Contest |
| Sponsor | D-Prize |
| Gender | Men and Women |
D-Prize is for new organizations. Most of our awardees are first-time entrepreneurs. Most have not yet launched their organization, nor have they raised other funding.
Evaluation process
Round 1
Submit your two-page concept note and resume(s). We receive 3000+ submissions per competition.
Round 2
Top 5% of entrepreneurs are invited to answer short written questions. You will have two weeks to draft and submit.
Final round
Top entrepreneurs have phone and email interviews. The top 1% receive up to $20,000 to launch.
Award & Launch
Spend the next few months piloting your idea and building an organization that soon grows to a large scale.
Application Timeline:
For more details, visit D-Prize webpage
