Pharrell Williams’ nonprofit organization Black Ambition has distributed $13 million to underrepresented founders since its inception. The nonprofit currently is launching its fifth Black Ambition Prize Competition,

Continuing to champion diverse entrepreneurs, Pharrell Williams opens applications for his annual Black Ambition Prize competition.

Founded by Pharrell Williams in 2020, Black Ambition empowers underrepresented innovators and communities to excel, uninterrupted. To date, Black Ambition has awarded approximately $13M to 131 innovative entrepreneurs. Black Ambition network founders have gone on to raise more than $280M collectively.

Black Ambition, the nonprofit founded by Pharrell Williams, has officially opened applications for the 2025 Black Ambition Prize Competition. The organization is continuing its mission to close wealth gaps and uplift underrepresented entrepreneurs.