Zayed Sustainability Prize

Up to $1,000,000 per winner; awarded annually at January ceremony

Runs annually; the last cycle closed June 2026. The 2027 cycle is currently open—check zayedsustainabilityprize.com for the active deadline.

AMOUNT

Up to $1,000,000 per winner; awarded annually at January ceremony

AMOUNT

Up to $1,000,000 per winner; awarded annually at January ceremony

DEADLINE

Runs annually; the last cycle closed June 2026. The 2027 cycle is currently open—check zayedsustainabilityprize.com for the active deadline.

DEADLINE

Runs annually; the last cycle closed June 2026. The 2027 cycle is currently open—check zayedsustainabilityprize.com for the active deadline.

FUNDING TYPE

Pitch Competition

CAN YOU GET THIS?

You need an established or growth-stage small business with a proven sustainability solution in one of five categories.

The prize targets enterprises (as well as nonprofits and schools) delivering scalable solutions in energy, food, healthcare, water, or climate action. It is open globally with no geographic restriction.

YOUR REAL ODDS

128 winners have been selected across 18 years, meaning roughly 7 winners per annual cycle across all categories.

With a $7.2M total prize fund distributed across multiple categories and a global applicant pool, competition is intense. The prize favors solutions with demonstrated, measurable impact at scale.

WHAT IT TAKES

Submit your application online during the open window — January–June 2026 submission window
Shortlist review and finalist announcement — August–September 2026
Awards ceremony for winners — January 2027

WORTH KNOWING

The 2027 cycle opened in January 2026 with an increased prize fund of $7.2M—winners are announced at a ceremony in January, so the full cycle from submission to award is about a year. Demonstrating impact on access to clean energy, water, food, or healthcare for large populations appears central to what wins.

Apply on the funder’s site →

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Athene Black & Brown Pitch Competition

Up to $12,000 for the top winner (varies by year); finalists receive $1,000. Awarded annually.

Black and Brown founders of any stage or industry can compete for up to $12,000 at this annual Iowa-based pitch competition.

Enthuse Foundation’s 8th Annual Pitch...

$15,000 cash grand prize (plus $120,000+ in-kind package); awarded once per year.

Women-founded food, beverage, or CPG startups based in the US with under $750K revenue can apply.

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