D-Prize Global Challenge - Seed Funding for African Startups
    D-Prize Global Challenge - Seed Funding for African Startups
    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

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