Deadline: 18 January 2025
The Challenge for Change program is a comprehensive initiative by the Misk Foundation and in partnership with Bill and Melinda Gate Foundation to support emerging Saudi NPOs and social ventures addressing global challenges.
The program provides participants with tailored bootcamps, one-on-one mentorship, expert consultations, and financial grants to refine and implement impactful projects.
Tracks:
- Technology:
- Digital education
- Emerging technologies
- Career preparation in tech
- Health & Wellbeing:
- Enhancing youth quality of life
- Psychological health and work-life balance
- Promoting healthy lifestyles, community sports, and medical research
- Environment:
- Sustainable agriculture
- Water solutions
- Addressing air, plastic, and sea pollution
- Food waste reduction
Key Features:
- Thematic Expert Sessions: Led by global experts to offer insights and trends in technology, health, and the environment.
- One-on-One Mentorship: Tailored guidance to address specific project challenges.
- Immunity Sessions: Rapid-fire pitching sessions with immediate feedback to refine ideas.
- Idea Design Challenge: Competitive phase to refine and present impactful ideas (Top 60% advance).
- Impact Plan Challenge: Development of implementation plans, with one winner per track advancing.
- Financial Grant Support: Each track winner receives a grant of 1 million SAR for project execution.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Geographic Location: Based in Saudi Arabia.
- Youth Focus: Over 50% of beneficiaries must be youth.
- Legal Status:
- Registered NPOs or social businesses (under three years old).
- Unregistered initiatives aiming to register during the program.
- Track Record: Must have completed at least one pilot or test project.
- Team Commitment: At least three core members must participate fully.
- Domain Alignment: Mission must align with one of the three program tracks.
Program Highlights:
- Hybrid delivery (online and in-person sessions).
- Co-working spaces, mentoring, expert sessions, and showcasing opportunities.
- Grant winners will present their results on local and international platforms.
For more details, visit the Misk Foundation website:
