Grant
D-Prize Global Challenge - Seed Funding for African Startups
Apply by Jan 4, 2026
About
The D-Prize Global Challenge offers seed funding of up to $20,000 for new startups focused on distributing proven poverty alleviation interventions, particularly targeting entrepreneurs from low and middle-income countries, with a clear application process and multiple submission deadlines leading to potential funding for impactful social projects.
Benefits
- Up to $20,000 in seed funding for pilot projects
- Opportunity to scale into a larger organization
- Support for social impact initiatives in health, water, agriculture, energy, and education
Eligibility Criteria
- New organizations or first-time entrepreneurs
- Existing organizations must focus on distributing evidence-based poverty interventions
- Organizations should be operational for no more than 18 months and have external funding not exceeding $30,000
- Must apply under one of the challenge areas provided by D-Prize or propose a custom challenge that meets the criteria
Target Region
Global
Target Sector
Social Impact
D-Prize Organization