Competition
D-Prize Challenge 2027 for Social Entrepreneurs to fight Poverty ($USD 20,000)
D-Prize
Summary
Application Deadline: May 17 2026 at 23:59 Pacific Time, UTC -7
distributing proven poverty solutions, all aiming to scale.
D-Prize challenges are open to anyone or any team.
The sole restriction is that individuals and their immediate family on the judging panel may not participate as contestants.
D-Prize is also open to any business model (for-profit, non-profit, and everything in between).
Eligibility
Requirements
D-Prize challenges are open to anyone or any team.
The sole restriction is that individuals and their immediate family on the judging panel may not participate as contestants.
D-Prize is also open to any business model (for-profit, non-profit, and everything in between).
All winners will be awarded up to $20,000.
The award is offered in the form of a convertible grant.
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 id
Benefits
Challenge.
D-Prize seed new organizations
distributing proven poverty solutions, all aiming to scale.
Eligibility Requirements
D-Prize challenges are open to anyone or any team.
The sole restriction is that individuals and their immediate family on the judging panel may not participate as contestants.
D-Prize is also open to any business model (for-profit, non-profit, and everything in between).
All winners will be awarded up to $20,000.
The award is offered in the form of a convertible grant.
Evaluation Process
Round 1: Submit your two-page concept note and resume(s). We receive 3000+ submis
Requirements
D-Prize challenges are open to anyone or any team.
The sole restriction is that individuals and their immediate family on the judging panel may not participate as contestants.
D-Prize is also open to any business model (for-profit, non-profit, and everything in between).
All winners will be awarded up to $20,000.
The award is offered in the form of a convertible grant.
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
Application process
Apply online through the official application portal at https://www.opportunitiesforafricans.com/d-prize-challenge-2027-2/