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D-Prize D-Prize is on a mission to provide the world's best poverty solutions to those in need. We give up to $20,000 to anyone who can solve this challenge.
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10/12/2026

They started with a conviction that children in Uganda deserve a better start in school.

Then, Martha Ayikiriize Kyeyune of Kach-up Learning Hub won D-Prize in 2024, receiving funding to turn that idea into action.

In Uganda, 83% of children cannot read and understand a simple story by age 10. Kach Up is working to change that by bringing foundational literacy and numeracy skills to underserved primary schools.

At the end of its pilot, the team had reached 965 participants. Today, Kach Up has supported 4,700+ students across 16 schools and trained 94 educators.

As Martha puts it: “D-Prize believed in us, which enabled us to start.” That early support helped make this work possible.

If you have an idea that could help address a pressing global challenge, you don't have to wait until you have everything figured out to get started.

Applications for the D-Prize Global Competition close November 15, 2026. Apply now: https://d-prize.org/

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More than 400,000 children under five die from diarrhea every year. Yet a full course of oral rehydration salts (ORS) an...
10/09/2026

More than 400,000 children under five die from diarrhea every year. Yet a full course of oral rehydration salts (ORS) and zinc costs less than 50 cents.

Join us for a session on the Childhood Diarrhea Treatment intervention.

We'll be joined by Martyn J., Co-Founder of Clear Solutions, a nonprofit working to reduce child mortality from diarrhea by increasing access to ORS and zinc. Drawing on Clear Solutions’ experience designing, testing, and improving distribution models, Martyn will share practical lessons on what it takes to build an effective, scalable venture.

If you're considering applying to D-Prize, this session will offer practical insights into tackling the distribution challenge.

Date: October 21, 2026
Time: 3:00 PM WAT (2:00 PM GMT, 4:00 PM CAT, 5:00 PM EAT)
Register: https://d-prize.org/office-hours/ors

Learn more about the D-Prize Global Competition: www.d-prize.org

Have an idea that could help people break out of poverty? Turn it into a venture.The final D-Prize Global Competition of...
09/29/2026

Have an idea that could help people break out of poverty? Turn it into a venture.

The final D-Prize Global Competition of 2026 is now open.

Many of the solutions to the world’s most pressing problems already exist. But millions of people still cannot access them. What can you build to change that?

We’re offering up to $20,000 in seed capital to aspiring entrepreneurs who want to build new ventures that distribute proven solutions to people who need them.

Take on a challenge in education, healthcare, agriculture, livelihoods, clean water, or public services.

You don’t need to have founded a company before. But you do need the ambition to build and the commitment to work on your venture full-time.

Deadline: November 15, 2026
Apply: www.d-prize.org
Have questions? Read our FAQs: www.d-prize.org/faqs

Nearly 350 million children globally need childcare but don’t have access to it. Closing this gap could help more childr...
09/22/2026

Nearly 350 million children globally need childcare but don’t have access to it. Closing this gap could help more children access the care they need while enabling more parents to work and pursue economic opportunities.

Join us for a session on the childcare intervention. We’ll explore how to approach childcare as a distribution intervention, build an effective and scalable model, and what D-Prize looks for in early-stage ideas.

Date: September 24, 2026
Time: 3:00 PM WAT (2:00 PM GMT, 4:00 PM CAT, 5:00 PM EAT)

Register: www.d-prize.org/office-hours/childcare

For general questions on the D-Prize Global Competition, please visit: www.d-prize.org/faqs

Le dernier concours mondial D-Prize de 2026 est maintenant ouvert !Chaque année, D-Prize recherche des entrepreneurs cap...
09/14/2026

Le dernier concours mondial D-Prize de 2026 est maintenant ouvert !

Chaque année, D-Prize recherche des entrepreneurs capables de créer de nouvelles entreprises autour de solutions éprouvées pour réduire la pauvreté et de les rendre accessibles à davantage de personnes qui en ont besoin.

Nous accordons jusqu’à 20 000 $ de capital d’amorçage pour aider les entrepreneurs à lancer des entreprises qui distribuent des interventions éprouvées dans les domaines de la santé, de l’agriculture, des moyens de subsistance, de l’accès à l’eau potable, des services publics et bien plus encore.

Vous n’avez pas besoin d’être un entrepreneur expérimenté. Bon nombre des entrepreneurs financés par D-Prize sont des primo-entrepreneurs. Ce qui compte, c’est que vous soyez ambitieux, prêt à vous lancer et en mesure de vous consacrer à ce travail à temps plein.

Si vous êtes prêt à lancer une nouvelle entreprise autour d’une solution éprouvée, découvrez les interventions et postulez sur www.d-prize.org/francais

Les candidatures sont ouvertes jusqu’au 15 novembre 2026.

The final D-Prize Global Competition of 2026 is now open.Every year, D-Prize looks for entrepreneurs who can build new v...
09/14/2026

The final D-Prize Global Competition of 2026 is now open.

Every year, D-Prize looks for entrepreneurs who can build new ventures around solutions proven to alleviate poverty and reach more of the people who need them.

We provide up to $20,000 in seed capital to help entrepreneurs launch ventures distributing proven interventions in healthcare, agriculture, livelihoods, clean water, public services, and more.

You don’t need to be an experienced founder. Many D-Prize-funded entrepreneurs are first-time founders. What matters is that you’re ambitious, ready to build, and able to commit full-time.

If you’re ready to launch a new venture around a proven solution, explore the interventions and apply at www.d-prize.org.

Applications are open until November 15, 2026.

Congratulations to our 2025 D-Prize winner, RoadAwareCameroon (RAC)!Road accidents are a leading cause of preventable de...
08/27/2026

Congratulations to our 2025 D-Prize winner, RoadAwareCameroon (RAC)!

Road accidents are a leading cause of preventable death in urban Africa, yet passengers often have no way to flag unsafe driving while it is happening.

RoadAwareCameroon is tackling this challenge by giving taxi passengers a way to report unsafe driving through stickers, QR and SMS feedback systems, while rewarding safer behavior.

Led by Stephen Kome Fondzenyuy, Steffel Ludivin Feudjio Tezong, and Tevoh Ndingwan Lordswill, RAC will equip 300 taxis across Yaoundé, Cameroon with its passenger-driven road safety system, including visible accountability stickers, directly reaching 2,500 beneficiaries.

Learn more about their work: https://d-prize.org/winners/profiles/roadawarecameroon

Our next competition isn't open yet. Keep an eye on https://d-prize.org/ for when applications launch.

Congratulations to our 2025 D-Prize winner, Worth Alliance!For people living in extreme poverty, access to capital can b...
08/24/2026

Congratulations to our 2025 D-Prize winner, Worth Alliance!

For people living in extreme poverty, access to capital can be a major barrier to building a better livelihood. But capital alone isn't enough without training, mentorship, and market access.

Led by Eva Barasa, Solomon Wambua Nduti, Kevin Yerry Dome, and Augustine Wangila, Worth Alliance provides women and youth farmers in Busia County, Kenya, with capital, practical agriculture and financial training, field mentorship, and market-access support through its Building Resilience in Kenya (BRiK) package.

In Busia County, the pilot will directly reach 30 farmers in extreme poverty within three months, with an estimated 150 household members benefiting indirectly.

Learn more about their work: https://d-prize.org/winners/profiles/worth-alliance

Our next competition isn't open yet. Keep an eye on https://d-prize.org/ for when applications launch.

Congratulations to our 2025 D-Prize winner, Phindu Enterprise!Right after harvest, smallholder farmers often face a diff...
08/20/2026

Congratulations to our 2025 D-Prize winner, Phindu Enterprise!

Right after harvest, smallholder farmers often face a difficult choice: sell immediately at low prices to meet urgent cash needs, or hold onto their crops and hope for better prices later. For many farmers, waiting isn't an option.

Phindu Enterprise is tackling this challenge. Led by Aaron Bryce Chawiya and Constance Kalikwembe, the team provides post-harvest cash advances secured against farmers' crops, then stores and collectively markets that produce when prices are higher.

Launching in Dowa District, Malawi, the pilot will directly reach 150 smallholder farmers within three months, distributing 300 PICS bags and 150 cash advances.

Learn more about their work: https://d-prize.org/winners/profiles/phindu-enterprise

Our next competition isn't open yet. Keep an eye on https://d-prize.org/ for when applications launch.

Congratulations to our 2025 D-Prize winner, Imbuto Initiative!Postpartum hemorrhage is one of the leading causes of mate...
08/19/2026

Congratulations to our 2025 D-Prize winner, Imbuto Initiative!

Postpartum hemorrhage is one of the leading causes of maternal death worldwide, and the risk is even higher for mothers who give birth at home without access to emergency care. Prevention exists, but getting it to the mothers who need it most remains a challenge.

Imbuto Initiative is building that system. Led by Egide Ahishakiye, the team equips Community Health Workers (CHWs) to provide misoprostol for unavoidable home births, while connecting mothers to follow-up care, rapid labor response, emergency referrals, and maternal savings support.

A USSD-based alert system allows mothers or family members to notify CHWs when labor begins or an emergency arises, integrating prevention, emergency response, and financial preparedness into a single coordinated system.

Across Huye and Nyagatare districts in Rwanda, the pilot will directly enroll and support 250 high-risk pregnant women.

Learn more about their work: https://d-prize.org/winners/profiles/imbuto-initiative

Our next competition isn't open yet. Keep an eye on https://d-prize.org/ for when applications launch.

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