Fund open-source projects, earn royalties.
Be a data Angel.

We find the most promising projects collecting crucial data in emerging markets for you. Fund them and earn royalties when the data is used by others.

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How dGrants works

1 We find promising data collection initatives

Using our strong network of partners and our on-the-ground presence, we screen the most relevant projects in need for funding.

2 You allocate funds for data collection

Allocating funds, you become a data Angel for an impact project in Africa. You secure partial ownership of the dataset you supported, receive exclusive data updates throughout the project's execution.

3 We treat and publish the data

We publish the dataset you funded on dMarketplace, with a part in open-source to advertise it. The full access is paid and generates royalties.

4 Get lifetime access and ongoing royalties

With lifetime access to future versions of the dataset, you also earn additional revenue each time it’s sold for up to 24 months.

Fund open-source projects

Why you should engage in impactful open-source projects

Expansion into international markets

Partnering with locally implemented actors offers you a true mean of collecting data, that is serving the ecosystem. You gain market intelligence, and so do local NGOs and economic stakeholders.

Enhance your reputation and Social Responsibility

Social initiatives bring positive media exposure and improve the organization's image as a socially responsible. This can attract customers, investors, and talented employees who want to be associated with organizations striving to make a positive impact.

Contribute to open-data where it matters the most

There is a huge data gap in underserved areas. This lack of information is a true issue for NGOs and social projects that can not afford to collect data for their operations. By supporting the collection of open-data, your impact is evolving with local ecosystems and communities.

How to become a dataAngel

dataAngels are individuals and companies funding data collection through d-Node. They can request specific data or explore our portfolio of promising projects for a tailored match, with funding returns.

Become a dataAngel