Zayed Sustainability Prize 2027 (Up to US$1 Million Awards)

Applications are now open for the Zayed Sustainability Prize 2027, the UAE’s leading global award that recognises and rewards innovative, impactful, and inspiring sustainable solutions. This fully funded prize is open to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), nonprofit organisations (NPOs), and high schools working in the fields of Health, Food, Energy, Water, Climate Action, and youth-led projects. The submission deadline is 15 June 2026. There is no application fee, and the prize is open to eligible applicants from all nationalities worldwide. Winners receive substantial cash awards to implement or expand their projects and gain international recognition for their work. You can check out BS, MS, PhD and postdoc positions here.

Key Details

• Total Prize Fund: US$7.2 million.
• Host Country: United Arab Emirates
• Open to All Nationalities
• No Application Fee
• Application Deadline: 15 June 2026

What This Prize Offers:

• Major cash funding – organisational winners get US$1 million each and Global High Schools winners receive US$150,000 to scale or launch their sustainable projects.
• Finalist grants – organisational finalists receive US$100,000 and Global High Schools finalists get US$25,000.
• Global recognition and prestige that opens doors to new partners, investors, and media coverage.
• Networking opportunities with international sustainability leaders, experts, and changemakers.
• Long-term credibility that strengthens future funding applications and community trust.

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Eligibility Criteria:

You can apply if your organisation or school meets these basic requirements:

• You are a registered small or medium-sized enterprise (SME) or a nonprofit organisation (NPO) for the main categories. (All the categories are listed Below)
• You are a high school (students in Grade 9 and above) for the Global High Schools category.
• Your project offers an innovative, sustainable solution with clear positive impact.
• Your work addresses real challenges in health, food, energy, water, climate action, or youth-led sustainability.
• Your solution is scalable and can inspire others.
• Individuals, large corporations, and universities are not eligible (except high schools for student projects).

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Categories Available:

The Zayed Sustainability Prize is open in these six categories only:

• Health
• Food
• Energy
• Water
• Climate Action
• Global High Schools

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How to Apply:

1. Register on the official Prize Portal.
2. Choose your category and complete the application form.
3. Submit your application before 15 June 2026.

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