The D-Prize award startup grants of up to $20,000 to entrepreneurs launching new organizations.
They award startup grants of up to $20,000 to entrepreneurs launching new organizations. they believe the world needs more social impact organizations and seed for-profit ventures, NGOs, and charities. Support organizations in any low-or-middle income country where extreme poverty still exists.
D-Prize believes social impact organizations are uniquely positioned to distribute an existing product or service known to improve lives where need still exists. View the D-Prize Challenges below and select one of the high-impact products or services in need of greater global access.
The seed support is meant to be the launching point for your organization that grows to large-scale. Follow the Application Process to design an initial test pilot of your larger vision. Submit your concept to our twice-annual competition. If selected, you will receive seed support to launch.
Eligibility Requirements
- 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:
- The Global Competition launches on 7 April 2025
- Early Submission Deadline: 18 May 2025 at midnight PT (pacific time)
- Regular Submission Deadline: 8 June 2025 at midnight PT (pacific time)
- Extension Deadline: 29 June 2025 at midnight PT (Pacific Time)
Deadline: 18 May 2025
Click HERE to Apply
