New organizations only. Most awardees are first-time entrepreneurs who have not yet launched or raised outside funding.
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We especially encourage applicants from low- and middle-income countries.
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Orgs with more than 18 months of full-time operations or more than $30,000 USD raised typically not supported.
Existing organizations considered only if your core focus is distributing an existing, evidence-based poverty intervention.
For more, please see Frequently Asked Questions.
Timeline
Select a challenge above and be prepared for the following deadlines:
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The Global Competition launches on 7 April 2026
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Early Submission Deadline: 17 May 2026 at 23:59 PT (Pacific Time)
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Regular Submission Deadline: 7 June 2026 at 23:59 PT (Pacific Time)
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Extension Deadline: 28 June 2026 at 23:59 PT (Pacific Time)
