D-Prize Challenge 2026 for Entrepreneurs ($20k Grant)

The D-Prize award startup grants of up to $20,000 to entrepreneurs launching new organizations.

They award startup grants of up to $20,000 to entrepreneurs launching new organizations. they believe the world needs more social impact organizations and seed for-profit ventures, NGOs, and charities. Support organizations in any low-or-middle income country where extreme poverty still exists.

D-Prize believes social impact organizations are uniquely positioned to distribute an existing product or service known to improve lives where need still exists. View the D-Prize Challenges below and select one of the high-impact products or services in need of greater global access.

The seed support is meant to be the launching point for your organization that grows to large-scale. Follow the Application Process to design an initial test pilot of your larger vision. Submit your concept to our twice-annual competition. If selected, you will receive seed support to launch.

Eligibility Requirements

• D-Prize is for new organizations. Most of our awardees are first-time entrepreneurs. Most have not yet launched their organization, nor have they raised other funding.

Evaluation process

Round 1

Submit your two-page concept note and resume(s).  We receive 3000+ submissions per competition.

Round 2

Top 5% of entrepreneurs are invited to answer short written questions. You will have two weeks to draft and submit.

 Final round  

Top entrepreneurs have phone and email interviews. The top 1% receive up to $20,000 to launch.

Award & Launch

Spend the next few months piloting your idea and building an organization that soon grows to a large scale.

Application Timeline:

• The Global Competition launches on 7 April 2025
• Early Submission Deadline: 18 May 2025 at midnight PT (pacific time)
• Regular Submission Deadline: 8 June 2025 at midnight PT (pacific time)
• Extension Deadline: 29 June 2025 at midnight PT (Pacific Time)

Deadline: 18 May 2025 

Click HERE to Apply

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