Selected entrepreneurs receive up to $20,000 in seed funding to launch a pilot project. Beyond funding, participants gain the opportunity to test and refine a high-impact venture, receive exposure to a global network of social innovators, and position themselves for future fundraising to scale successful solutions. D-Prize has helped launch many ventures that have gone on to create significant development impact.

This opportunity is open globally to applicants from all countries. Individuals aged 18 and above from any nationality can apply, especially aspiring entrepreneurs from low- and middle-income countries, who are strongly encouraged to submit proposals.

Applicants should typically be launching a new organization, as D-Prize mainly supports early-stage founders, many of whom are first-time entrepreneurs. Organizations that have operated for more than 18 months full-time or raised over $30,000 in outside funding are generally not eligible, although some exceptions may be considered if the organization’s core focus is distributing an existing evidence-based poverty intervention. Applicants may apply as individuals or teams and can choose from multiple challenge areas or propose a custom intervention aligned with D-Prize’s mission.

Eligible Countries: Open to applicants from all countries worldwide. This is a global opportunity open to entrepreneurs of any nationality, with strong encouragement for applicants from low- and middle-income countries.

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