FAQs
About D4GX
What is the D4GX India Empowerment Challenge?
Dasra, in partnership with Bloomberg, Societal Platform, and Stanford PACS, has been hosting a series of events under the Data for Good Exchange (D4GX) 2021 India, with the aim of enabling data agency for India’s most vulnerable communities. We believe that scaling social innovations that use data to create exponential change will be a crucial enabler to India’s recovery after the pandemic. As part of this larger initiative, we launched the D4GX India 2021 Empowerment Challenge – a hunt for exceptional data-focused innovations that empower vulnerable communities, creating inclusive & resilient growth.
Previous Data for Good Exchange editions have been held through Bloomberg, in New York & London.
Previous Data for Good Exchange editions have been held through Bloomberg, in New York & London.
What is the objective of the Challenge?
The D4GX India 2021 Empowerment Challenge aims to foster the growth of high-potential, data-focused solutions that can help us rebuild India. Through the D4GX initiative we hope to build data agency for the most vulnerable communities, and highlight the need for data empowerment through ongoing dialogues.
Application & Deadline
WHAT IS THE APPLICATION PROCESS TO THE CHALLENGE?
Applicants will be required to submit the initial form on the website within the stipulated deadline. Shortlisted applicants will then be sent another form, seeking detailed information about their innovation and organization.
WHAT IS THE APPLICATION DEADLINE?
The Application deadline is 21st September.
WHO CAN APPLY TO THE CHALLENGE?
Organizations & Social Innovators using Data to create social impact are invited to submit their applications. For details on the Eligibility criteria, please visit this page.
WHAT ARE THE CATEGORIES FOR THE CHALLENGE?
There are 3 categories for the 2021 Challenge:
- Data to enable equitable health services
- Data to create urban resilience
- Data to enrich learnings to livelihood transitions
- Data to enable equitable health services
- Data to create urban resilience
- Data to enrich learnings to livelihood transitions
CAN I APPLY IF MY INNOVATION DOES NOT FIT INTO ANY OF THESE CATEGORIES?
Yes, you can. Given the scope of the categories is quite broad, we can find a fit into the 3 categories based on our understanding together. Please write to us at [email protected].
CAN I SUBMIT MULTIPLE APPLICATIONS? OR APPLY FOR MORE THAN 1 CATEGORY?
Yes, if you are working across different categories, we would encourage you to submit separate applications for each innovation/idea.
WHO IS THE SELECTION COMMITTEE THAT WILL EVALUATE THE APPLICATIONS FOR THE CHALLENGE?
For details about Selection Committee, please visit this page.
WHAT ARE THE PARAMETERS ON WHICH MY PROJECT WILL BE EVALUATED?
The Selection Committee will be evaluating applications across a few criteria such as - scalability, impact, innovation and sustainability.
I do not feel comfortable with answering questions on the application form. Is there a simpler way to answer the questions?
Please write to us at [email protected] and we will help you on this regard.
I am a Social Enterprise/For-Profit firm. Can I apply to the challenge?
While grants for this challenge will only be given to registered Non-Profit Organizations, if you are using data to create impact across communities, we would encourage you to submit an application. We would be keen to know more about your work, the role you seek to play in India’s Data landscape and explore potential synergies or showcase opportunities through the upcoming Annual Conference and Webinars.
I do not have a Sec 12A registration, but I have a 10(23c) registration. Should I confirm Sec 12A registration in the form?
Yes. Since the purpose of both the registrations is the same, we will consider both the registrations equivalent.
Should the budget of my innovation be within the grant amount?
No, your overall budget for the innovation (solution/idea) could be a higher amount than INR 10 Lakhs. The D4GX design grant is intended to support your innovation.
Can we apply as a consortium of NGOs instead of as a single NGO?
Yes, you can. However, we advise you to apply as individual NGOs with different problem statements. If one still wants to apply as a consortium, they can. But, please note that grant will be given only to one registered NGO within that consortium, in case the consortium wins.
Grants & Mentoring
WHAT IS THE GRANT VALUE OF THE D4GX CHALLENGE?
Winners will receive a design grant of INR 10 lakhs each.
WHO WILL MENTOR THE WINNING ORGANIZATIONS?
Shortlisted innovators will receive 1-1 mentorship support from the Bloomberg Engineering and Global Data teams in India. The grant winners will also have an opportunity to engage with Practitioner Fellows at the Digital Civil Society Lab - Stanford PACS through 2-3 collaborative learning sessions over a 1-year period. Additionally, winners will have an opportunity to fundraise further through 1-1 dialogues with a curated group of philanthropists.
Others
Who should I contact in case of any questions?
Please write to us at [email protected] in case of any questions/comments.
I do not want to apply to the Challenge, but I’d like to know more about Annual Conference and/or the ongoing webinars.
We would love to engage with you & explore potential ways to collaborate. Please write to us at [email protected].