Ready to turn your impact into global recognition? The Zayed Sustainability Prize, one of the world’s leading awards for sustainability and social innovation, is officially accepting applications for its 2026 cycle! If you’re a changemaker with a powerful idea or proven solution that’s transforming lives—this is your chance to shine.
Application Window:
9 May 2025 – 23 June 2025
Apply here:
portal.zayedsustainabilityprize.com
What is the Zayed Sustainability Prize?
The Zayed Sustainability Prize is a prestigious global award that celebrates innovative, scalable, and impactful solutions in sustainability and human development. Launched in honor of the UAE’s founding father, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the Prize continues to champion breakthroughs that benefit communities around the world.
Categories You Can Apply For
Each winner will receive $1 million USD!
You can apply in any of the following six categories:
- âś… Climate Action
- âś… Health
- âś… Water
- âś… Energy
- âś… Food
- âś… Global High Schools (for student-led sustainability projects)
Whether you’re creating clean energy in rural communities, building climate-resilient farms, or developing innovative health tech, the Prize could help scale your work globally.
Who Can Apply?
The opportunity is open to:
- ✔️ Startups & SMEs
- ✔️ Non-Profit Organizations (NPOs)
- ✔️ High Schools around the world
To be eligible, your solution should be:
- Innovative – Offering a unique or improved approach
- Scalable – Able to grow and benefit more people
- Impactful – Already improving lives or ecosystems
Applicants come from a wide range of sectors—clean tech, education, health, water, agritech, and more. If your mission drives sustainability and long-term change, you’re a fit!
Need Help With Your Application?
Don’t worry—support is available to make your application as strong as possible!
- WhatsApp: +971 54 888 0242
- Email: zein@stratecis.com
- Book a 1:1 support session: Click here
Let’s make sure your solution gets the recognition it deserves!
Why You Should Apply
Winning the Zayed Sustainability Prize not only brings $1 million in funding, but also gives you:
- Global exposure
- Networking opportunities
- Increased credibility and scale
This is more than a prize—it’s a platform to accelerate your impact worldwide.
Apply by: 23 June 2025