It can be tough for social entrepreneurs and other development-minded innovators to secure funding to turn their ideas into action.
That said, numerous government agencies, foundations and companies offer funding to support novel ideas that could address pressing development challenges, oftentimes in the thousands of dollars.
We spoke with several innovators about the challenges and best practices in applying for donor funding. Here’s what they see as the five common mistakes innovation fund applicants make.
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Ma. Eliza VillarinoDevexElizaJV
Eliza is a veteran journalist focused on covering the most pressing issues and latest innovations in global health, humanitarian aid, sustainability, and development. A member of Mensa, Eliza has earned a master's degree in public affairs and bachelor's degree in political science from the University of the Philippines.
