2026 D-Prize Challenge for Social Entreprenuers (up to $20,000)
Applications are now open for the 2026 D-Prize Challenge. The D-Prize award startup grants of up to $20,000 to entrepreneurs launching new organizations.
Eligibility Criteria:
- 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)
For More Information:
Visit the Official Webpage of the D-Prize Challenge
Deadline: 29th June 2025
