The D-Prize Challenge 2026/2027 is now open for bold, driven individuals who want to launch innovative, scalable ventures to fight poverty. Whether you’re building a non-profit, social enterprise, or for-profit venture, D-Prize will provide up to $20,000 in seed funding to bring your idea to life. This time-sensitive opportunity seeks first-time social entrepreneurs from around the globe especially those from low- and middle-income countries to distribute proven poverty interventions that are under-delivered but high-impact. If you’ve ever thought, “I have a powerful idea that could solve poverty if only I had the funding to launch it,” then this challenge is for you.
D-Prize supports new ventures that can scale proven poverty solutions — from distributing solar lamps to ensuring access to maternal health products. Unlike traditional innovation challenges, D-Prize doesn’t fund research or prototypes. They fund execution. D-Prize believes poverty can be ended with the right ideas, distributed at scale. That’s where you come in.
To apply for the D-Prize Challenge 2026/2027, you must: 1. Be launching a new organization (early-stage only — existing large-scale organizations are not eligible) 2. Be a first-time entrepreneur (preferred, but not mandatory) 3. Have no prior external funding — this program is meant for those at idea stage or with very early traction 4. Be open to starting a non-profit, charity, or for-profit social enterprise 5. Be from any country, but those from low- and middle-income regions are strongly encouraged to apply 6. Have a scalable idea that distributes a known, proven poverty solution 7. Be passionate, driven, and ready to dedicate months to launching your organization Whether you’re a solo founder or part of a team, this program is designed to support you in turning bold ideas into real-world impact.
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