D-Prize Global Competition 2026

Up to US$20,000 in seed funding to launch a new organization or pilotDeadline Nov 15, 2026Global; low- and middle-income country applicants especially encouraged· Social Entrepreneurship; International Development; Public Health; Education; Agriculture; Poverty Reduction

About this opportunity

A global competition for entrepreneurs who want to launch new organizations that distribute proven, evidence-based solutions to people living in poverty. D-Prize provides seed funding for an initial pilot and expects successful teams to build toward larger-scale impact.

Application details

Duration: Initial pilot and launch phase; successful organizations are expected to scale after the pilot

Select an intervention and download its challenge packet. Submit the Round 1 concept note and résumé(s) through the official D-Prize submission form. Early submission deadline: 25 October 2026 at midnight PT; regular deadline: 15 November 2026 at midnight PT; extension deadline: 6 December 2026 at midnight PT for registered extensions. D-Prize states that there is no application fee and that applicants should use only d-prize.org pages.

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