D-Prize $20,000 Competition 2020 for Aspiring Entrepreneurs Worldwide

Eligibility Criteria

You should have enormous ambition, and can imagine yourself as a successful entrepreneur. You are ready to launch your new venture, and – if a pilot proves successful – you are excited to grow it into a world changing organization. If you are still a student or have existing commitments, you should have a clear idea how to transition into a full-time founder.

D-Prize is exclusively interested in ventures that will scale distribution of an already proven poverty intervention in the developing world. We do not fund prototypes of promising new interventions.

• D-Prize is for aspiring entrepreneurs from anywhere in the world, of any age, and any background.
• D-Prize is also open to any business model (for profit, non-profit, and everything in between).
• They will consider funding existing organizations only if: you are piloting a new distribution-focused initiative, and you need high risk capital.

Offered Benefits

Up to $20,000 USD will be awarded to selected applicants to launch a pilot version of their new organization in any region where extreme poverty exists.

Application Process

• Round 1 – Submit your concept note and resume(s).  We generally receive 1800 submissions a competition.
• Round 2 – Top 5% of entrepreneurs are invited to submit a full 10 page proposal. You will have  four weeks to draft and submit.
• Final Round – Top entrepreneurs interview via phone and email.  The top 1-2% will receive up to $20,000 to launch.
• Launch – You will spend the next three months using your talent to start a venture that can grow and help millions of people.