Zayed Sustainability Prize 2026 Now Accepting Applications 

Submissions open from 9 May to 23 June 2025

The prestigious Zayed Sustainability Prize, a global award that celebrates innovative and impactful solutions in sustainability and humanitarian development, is now officially open for submissions for its 2026 cycle.

With a total of $6 million in prize funding—awarding $1 million to each winner across six categories—the Prize continues to amplify breakthrough innovations that are improving lives around the world.

Categories Open for Submission:

• Health

• Food

• Energy

• Water

• Climate Action (newly added)

• Global High Schools

Since its inception in 2008, the Zayed Sustainability Prize has recognised and empowered organisations and schools whose solutions address urgent global challenges in sustainable and equitable ways. Winners are selected based on impact, innovation, and scalability.

Who Should Apply?

• Startups and SMEs driving innovation across sustainability sectors

• Nonprofit organisations (NPOs) with proven on-ground impact

• High schools committed to student-led sustainability projects

• Organisations working across sectors such as clean tech, healthcare, education, agritech, and climate

Applications are welcome from all regions of the world and from both emerging and developed markets.

Why Apply?

Winning the Zayed Sustainability Prize provides more than just funding. It offers global recognition, access to new networks, and a platform to scale your solution where it’s needed most. Past winners have gone on to expand their operations, form new partnerships, and deliver measurable social and environmental impact in underserved communities.

Submission Deadline:

23 June 2025

How to Apply:

Applications can be submitted through the official portal:
👉 https://portal.zayedsustainabilityprize.com

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