Deadline: 8th June 2025 | Launch a social venture to fight poverty and win up to $20,000 in seed funding.
The D-Prize Global Competition 2025 is calling on aspiring entrepreneurs to scale proven solutions that tackle poverty. Whether you’re starting a nonprofit, social enterprise, or for-profit venture, this is your chance to turn bold ideas into real-world impact.
Eligibility:
• Open to individuals and teams worldwide—including Bruneians.
• Ideal for first-time entrepreneurs; most applicants have not yet launched their ventures.
• Your proposed venture must operate in a low- or middle-income country where extreme poverty persists.
• All business models welcome: nonprofit, for-profit, or hybrid.
Description:
D-Prize funds new ventures that distribute existing, proven poverty interventions to underserved populations. Applicants choose from a range of distribution challenges—like access to clean water, maternal health, or solar energy—or propose their own. Winners receive up to $20,000 to pilot their idea and join a global network of impact-driven entrepreneurs.
Benefits:
• Up to $20,000 in seed funding
• Support to launch a pilot in a target community
• Opportunity to scale a high-impact venture
• Access to a global community of social innovators
How to Apply:
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Download the application packet from the D-Prize website
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Choose a distribution challenge or propose your own
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Submit a concept note and your resume(s) by the deadline
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Optional: Register for an extension if needed
Key Deadlines:
• Early Submission: 18th May 2025
• Regular Submission: 8th June 2025
• Extension Deadline (with registration): 29th June 2025
Find out more and apply at the official link below:
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Apply before 8th June, 2025