Prizes and Awards

SUPPORTING ENERGY ACCESS ENTREPRENEURS IN AFRICA AND ASIA Sustainable Mobility, defined as,  green, efficient, safe and universally accessible movement of people and goods and services from point to point. Sustainable Mobility is a nascent sector that is gaining momentum. Like Energy, mobility is a fundamental catalyst for any economy. Mobility solutions are a prerequisite of social inclusion by …

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Ashoka and HSBC are collaborating on the first-of-its-kind Green Skills Innovation Challenge. This global innovation competition is open to social entrepreneurs in selected markets with ventures that equip individuals and communities with the skills needed to thrive in the transition to a green economy.  As we look towards a post-pandemic world, we have an opportunity to …

Ashoka/HSBC Green Skills Innovation Challenge 2021 for Social Entrepreneurs ($230,000 Prize) Read More »

The United Nations General Assembly created the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in 2015 to produce a set of universal goals that meet the urgent environmental, political, and economic challenges facing our world. They are a collection of 17 interlinked global goals designed to be a “blueprint to achieve a better and more sustainable future for …

UNDP/Impact Hub Lagos 2021 Virtual UNDP SDG Hackathon (N500,000 Prize) Read More »

D-Prize supports new entrepreneurs who can distribute proven poverty interventions. The world has already invented products and services to end poverty. Yet millions of people still don’t have access. Can you design a business or NGO that solves one of the Distribution Challenges below? D-Prize will award the most promising teams with up to $20,000 USD to launch a pilot version …

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Have they created a micro-farm in your community? Are they solving medical or environmental problems with clever solutions that are in demand? Each year, Anzisha select 20 leading youth entrepreneurs like these to become Anzisha Prize Fellows. Anzisha Prize seek to identify and support role models like Andrew Mupuya and the entrepreneurial ecosystems that nurture them.. …

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The Arrell Global Food Innovation Awards recognize global excellence in food innovation and community impact. Arrell Food Institute recognizes global leaders who are ensuring future food security for the planet, and hopes to inspire new leaders to take bold steps towards change. Scientific excellence and community engagement are necessary to overcome the challenges our world will …

Arrell Food Innovation Awards 2021 for global excellence in food innovation ( $125,000 CAD prize) Read More »

The Ashden Awards boost outstanding climate solutions. For more than 20 years our awards have backed radical ideas delivering lower emissions and a fairer world, with grants and development support on offer to winners and finalists. Now, in a pivotal year for the future of our planet, we want to hear about your bold and brilliant …

Ashden International Awards 2021 for Green Entrepreneurs from Developing Nations (£20,000 Prize) Read More »

The Commonwealth Secretary-General’s Innovation for Sustainable Development Awards recognizes and celebrates the contributions that innovators in the public, private, and not-for-profit sectors are making in advancing the sustainable development goals in Commonwealth countries. Key Objectives Identify, highlight and support the innovations that show demonstrable potential for advancing sustainable development in Commonwealth countries. Help create an environment that will …

The Commonwealth Secretary-General’s Innovation for Sustainable Development Awards 2021 for young Innovators (£45,000) Read More »

The United States Mission in Nigeria has announced the 2nd edition of the Nigeria Tech Summit powered by Global Startup Ecosystem as part of U.S. on-going efforts to promote entrepreneurship and economic growth in Nigeria. The goal of the program is to accelerate developments within the Africa’s tech ecosystem, Africa Future Summit is to host the largest …

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