Zayed Sustainability Prize 2027: Win Up to $1 Million for Innovative Organizations and Schools

The Zayed Sustainability Prize 2027 is one of the world’s leading sustainability awards established by the United Arab Emirates to recognize and support innovative solutions addressing challenges in health, food, energy, water, and climate action. The prize honors organizations and schools that deliver impactful, scalable, and sustainable solutions capable of improving lives and advancing sustainable development worldwide. The total prize fund for the 2027 cycle is approximately USD 7.2 million.

Target Audience

• Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
• Non-profit organizations and institutions.
• High schools.
• Organizations with proven sustainability solutions.
• Projects demonstrating measurable social or environmental impact.

Health, Food, Energy, Water, and Climate Action Categories

• A USD 1 million prize awarded to the winner in each category.
• Access to a global network of innovators, entrepreneurs, and industry experts.
• International recognition and visibility for the winning project or organization.
• Opportunities to connect with investors, partners, and decision-makers.
• Global media exposure for winning initiatives.
• Participation in networking events and activities within the prize’s international community.
• Access to capacity-building and development programs offered through the award ecosystem.

Global High Schools Category

• Funding of up to USD 150,000 to implement or expand a sustainability project within the school.
• Support for students in developing practical projects with environmental and social impact.
• Opportunity to showcase the project on a prestigious international platform.
• Membership in a global network of innovative schools focused on sustainability and environmental leadership.

For Companies and Organizations

• Applicants must have an existing solution, product, or service that has already been implemented.
• The solution must demonstrate clear and measurable impact.
• Applicants should show the potential for scalability and long-term growth.
• The project must operate within one of the five prize categories: Health, Food, Energy, Water, or Climate Action.

For High Schools

• The sustainability project must be led by students.
• The project should be practical, feasible, and capable of scaling its impact.
• The initiative must generate a positive social, environmental, or community impact.