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D-Prize Competition Applications From Entrepreneurs Worldwide Begins, Get $20,000 To Launch a Pilot.
D-Prize expands access to poverty-alleviation interventions in the developing world. Many solutions to poverty already exist. The challenge is distributing these solutions to the people who need it most.D-Prize programs produce new “distribution entrepreneurs” – social entrepreneurs who start new ventures that distribute proven life-enhancing technologies to millions of people living in extreme poverty.Who Should Apply for D-Prize Competition.
You should have enormous ambition, and can imagine yourself as a successful entrepreneur. You are ready to launch your new venture, and – if a pilot proves successful – you are excited to grow it into a world changing organization.If you are still a student or have existing commitments, you should have a clear idea how to transition into a full-time founder.
D-Prize is exclusively interested in ventures that will scale distribution of an already proven poverty intervention in the developing world. We do not fund prototypes of promising new interventions.
D-Prize Competition Challenges.
The world has already invented ways to end poverty, yet the best interventions are not being distributed at mass-scale. Can you design a business or NGO that solves one of the Distribution Challenges below?+ GIRL’S EDUCATION
+ AGRICULTURE
+ ENERGY
+ GLOBAL HEALTH
+ EDUCATION
+ GOVERNANCE AND INFRASTRUCTURE
+ CUSTOMD-Prize
Competition Eligibility.
- D-Prize challenges are open to anyone or any teams. The sole restriction is that individuals and their immediate family 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 Competition Benefits.
- All winners will be awarded up to $20,000. The award is offered in the form of a convertible grant.
- Up to 25 of the most promising proposals will be selected for funding awards, regardless of which challenge track was selected.D-Prize Competition Judging Criteria.
- The D-Prize judging panel is composed of individuals with professional experience distributing life-changing technologies in the developing world.
Contestants are evaluated based on:
- Passion and potential for candidate’s success, as evident by their academic and professional background, relevant skills, and quick leadership trajectory.
- Focus on distribution. 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 and the entrepreneur’s desire to commit and grow.
D-Prize Competition Timeline.
ROUND 1: Submit your concept note and resume(s).April 2 – Early deadline
April 23 – Regular deadline
May 14 – Extension deadline (sign up required)
ROUND 2: Top 5% of entrepreneurs are invited to submit a full 10 page proposal. You will have four weeks to submit.
FINAL ROUND:
Top entrepreneurs interview. Winners will receive up to $20,000 to launch. Final decisions expected by December.
Spend the next three months using your talent to start a venture and help millions of people.
Application Requirements:
- Proposals must be submitted following the instructions in this packet.
- Extra material outside of the proposal will not be considered.
- Revisions to proposals after submission will also not be considered.
- Only one proposal per person or partnership will be considered.
- Proposals must be written in English.
Proposal Instructions:
Prepare your concept note and resume, and clearly name your files. Files must be PDF and are limited to a size of 4MB each.Input your contact details and upload your documents to d-prize.org/submit
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