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D-PRIZE CHALLENGES

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Application Deadline: 29 June 2025 at midnight PT (pacific time)

LOCATION: Multiple Regions

They award startup grants of up to $20,000 to entrepreneurs launching new organizations. We believe the world needs more social impact organizations, and we seed for-profit ventures, NGOs, and charities. We support organizations in any low-or-middle income country where extreme poverty still exists.

ELIGIBILITY:

D-Prize is for new organizations. Most of their awardees are first-time entrepreneurs. Most have not yet launched their organization, nor have they raised other funding. They especially encourage those from low-and-middle income countries to apply. See who we recently seeded.

They will consider applications from existing organizations only if your core focus is distributing an existing and evidence-based poverty intervention. They typically will not support organizations with more than 18 months of full-time operations or that have raised more than $30,000 USD in outside funding.

BENEFIT:

All winners will be awarded up to $20,000. The award is offered in the form of a convertible grant.

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SONY WOMEN IN TECHNOLOGY AWARD WITH NATURE

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Application Deadline: May 30, 2025, at 23:59 (UTC)

LOCATION: Japan

The aim is to recognize and celebrate the remarkable women spearheading advancements in technology, driving positive change for society and the planet. Spotlighting these achievements, we hope to inspire and empower the next generation of women in technology. They will recognize three inspirational women in technology who are poised to redefine the future of their fields, positively impacting our society and the planet. At least one winner will be selected in early-career category each year.

ELIGIBILITY:

Early- to mid-career women researchers working in academia, at a research institution, or an affiliated university spinout are invited to apply. A PhD or equivalent is not required. ​

They embrace diversity and welcome applications from those identifying as women, including transgender women, genderqueer, and non-binary individuals.

Open to full- or part-time researchers within the field of technology. Whether you’re affiliated with a university, research institute, or university spinout—if you’re creating physical or digital tools and solutions, using mathematical and physical science to achieve practical goals, we encourage you to apply.

Women navigating the early stages of their career, having obtained their undergraduate degree within the last 15 years, or experienced professionals in the mid-career phase, having graduated between 15 to 25 years ago, are welcome to apply. A PhD or equivalent is not required.

BENEFIT:

$250,000 prize. Each of the three recipients of this award will be granted a significant prize to advance their research endeavors. Additionally, your work will be showcased on Nature.com, amplifying its impact and fostering collaborations on a global scale. ​

All finalists will be featured on Nature.com and will be invited to the award ceremony in Tokyo.

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