D-Prize Award for Aspiring Entrepreneurs

D-Prize funds new entrepreneurs who increase access to proven poverty interventions. Participants are asked to design a business or NGO that solves one of the Distribution Challenges below:

• Girls education.
• Agriculture.
• Energy.
• Global health.
• Education.
• Governance and infrastructure.
• Custom.

Goals of the Prize:

1. Significantly increase access to life-enhancing technologies in the developing world – and prove an impact in a measurable way.
2. Encourage young entrepreneurs to focus their talent on the developing world, pilot new solutions to distribution problems, and launch new social ventures.
3. Encourage a global dialogue on the importance of leveraging distribution solutions for development. We believe the path to development is through solving distribution.

Evaluation Process:

1. Submit your concept note and resume(s).
2. Top 5% of entrepreneurs are invited to submit a full 10 page proposal. You will have  four weeks to submit.
3. Top entrepreneurs interview.  Winners will receive up to $20,000 to launch.
4. Spend the next three months using your talent to start a venture and help millions of people.

Eligibility:

• D-Prize is for aspiring entrepreneurs from anywhere in the world, of any age, and any background.
• Funding existing organizations is considered only if these organizations are piloting a new distribution-focused initiative, and need high risk capital.