Submit your design for a new organization that solves one of our Distribution Challenges!

D-Prize will award the most promising teams with up to $20,000 USD to launch their new organization wherever extreme poverty exists.

Eligibility

• D-Prize challenges are open to anyone or any team.
• However, individuals and their immediate families on the judging panel may not participate as a contestant.
• D-Prize is also open to any business model (for-profit, non-profit, and everything in between).

D-Prize Challenges Catagories

• Health Access
• Water
• Also, Education
• Agriculture
• Livelihood
• Also, Energy
• Public Services
• Custom

Submission Policies

• Proposals must be in English. However, your English does not need to be perfect to apply.
• You should submit the proposal following the instructions in this packet.
• Extra material outside of the proposal will not be considered.
• Also, revisions to proposals after submission will also not be considered.
• Only one proposal per person or partnership will be considered.

Judging Criteria

• Passion and potential for candidate’s success, as evidenced by their academic as well as professional background, relevant skills, and quick leadership trajectory.
• Proposals must focus on distributing a proven poverty solution that needs greater access in the developing world.
• Potential for scale, based on the organizational model proposed in the concept note as well as the entrepreneur’s desire to commit and grow.

Timeline

• The Global Competition launch: April 4, 2022
• early Submission Deadline: May 15, 2022
• Regular Submission Deadline: June 5, 2022
• Extension Deadline: June 26, 2022  (Register for an extension.)