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The Earthshot Prize 2027
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Publish Date 2/24/2026 Application Deadline Not Specified Opportunity Type Competitions Publisher Foras Khadra Available Countries All World Description

The Earthshot Prize is an annual global environmental competition launched by Prince William in 2020 with the goal of encouraging innovative solutions to address climate and environmental challenges over a critical ten-year period. The prize seeks projects and solutions capable of making a global impact in repairing the planet across priority areas such as protecting nature, cleaning the air, restoring oceans, building a waste-free world, and addressing climate change. Winners receive not only substantial financial awards but also a network of support and funding to help scale their solutions globally.
Details
  • Organizer: The Earthshot Prize (under the supervision of Prince William).
  • Duration: Annual, with nominations opening before the end of each year and winners usually announced in the last quarter (November/December).
  • Award Ceremony Location: For 2026, the ceremony will be held in Mumbai, India in November 2026.
  • Funding / Prize: Each of the 5 winners receives £1,000,000 (GBP) to support and expand their project.
  • Application Process: Through official nominations via accredited organizations and the Earthshot Prize website (there is a list of official nominators who select eligible solutions).
  • Evaluation & Interviews: After nomination, projects are reviewed by the Earthshot committee to select 15 finalists, then 5 winners.
  • Participation Type: Individuals, organizations, or companies submit projects/solutions to compete.
Eligibility Criteria

Focuses on solutions that are scalable and impactful. This is not a training or study program. General criteria include:

  • The project or solution must be ready to implement with a clear environmental impact.
  • The project must contribute to one of the five Earthshot priorities:
  1. Protecting and restoring nature
  2. Cleaning the air
  3. Reviving the oceans
  4. Building a waste-free world
  5. Addressing climate change.
  • The project should have potential for growth and global scaling in the coming years.
  • No general restrictions on nationality or age for solutions themselves (the project is the main focus).


Opportunity Benefits
  • Significant financial support to help winners scale their project.
  • Global support network and partnerships for selected projects.
  • Worldwide media coverage for winning solutions.
  • Networking and partnership opportunities with international environmental organizations.