THE AFRICA TIMES | — Applications for the Zayed Sustainability Prize 2026 have commenced. The prize seeks innovative solutions from SMEs, NPOs, and high schools. The focus areas include health, food, energy, water, and climate action. Zayed Sustainability Prize 2026: Call for Applications The Zayed Sustainability Prize 2026 encourages innovation. It aims to address critical global challenges. Selected applicants will receive substantial funding to scale their projects. Funding Details and Category Breakdown The total prize fund stands at US $5.9 million. Each of the five categories will award US $1 million to the winners. These categories are Health, Food, Energy, Water, and Climate Action. High school projects from six global regions can secure funding. They can receive up to US $150,000. This funding helps to materialize their innovative concepts. Impact and Reach of the Prize The Zayed Sustainability Prize has made a significant global impact. Since 2008, it has aided over 400 million people. This support spans across more than 150 countries. The prize recognizes impactful solutions. These must address pressing global issues. These solutions must also improve lives tangibly. Judging Panel A panel of global sustainability leaders will assess the submissions. The panel includes dignitaries like Iceland’s former President, H.E. Olafur Ragnar Grimsson. Also, UAE Cabinet Members H.E. Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi and H.E. Shamma bint Suhail Faris Al Mazrui will sit on the panel.. Business and energy leaders, like Sir Richard Branson and Dr. Andreas Jacobs, will also be involved. Their expertise will ensure rigorous evaluation. Application Deadline Interested parties must submit their applications before the deadline. The deadline is 23 June 2025, 5 PM EST. Potential applicants should prepare their submissions promptly.
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