D-Prize Competition

Deadline: 4 November 2018
Open to: aspiring entrepreneurs from anywhere in the world, of any age, and any background
Award: 20,000 USD award to launch a pilot in any region where extreme poverty exists

Description

Applications for  D-Prize Competition are now open. D-Prize funds new entrepreneurs who increase access to proven poverty interventions.
The world has already invented ways to end poverty, yet the best interventions are not being distributed at mass-scale. Can you design a business or NGO that solves one of the Distribution Challenges below?

  • Girls’ Education
  • Agriculture
  • Energy
  • Global Health
  • Education
  • Governance And Infrastructure
  • Custom

Visit the official website to find more information about the challenges above.

Eligibility

D-Prize is for aspiring entrepreneurs from anywhere in the world, of any age, and any background.

They will consider funding existing organizations only if: you are piloting a new distribution-focused initiative, and you need high risk capital.

D-Prize is also open to any business model (for profit, non-profit, and everything in between).

Award

20,000 USD award to launch a pilot in any region where extreme poverty exists. The award is offered in the form of a convertible grant.

How to apply?

Read the application packet.

Prepare your concept note and resume(s), and clearly name your files. Concept notes and resumes can be separate documents. Files must be PDF and are limited to a size of 4MB each. Input your contact details and upload your documents to www.d-prize.org/submit. For any questions contact: help@d-prize.org.

For more information please visit the official website.