About
Since 2008, the Zayed Sustainability Prize has been empowering global changemakers by recognizing innovative sustainability solutions and amplifying their transformative impact. With an expanded prize fund of US $7.2 million, the Prize supports enterprises, nonprofit organizations, and schools delivering scalable solutions in Health, Food, Energy, Water, Climate Action, and Global High Schools.
Over the years, the Prize has positively impacted more than 400 million people worldwide, expanding access to clean energy, safe drinking water, nutritious food, affordable healthcare, and climate resilience.
Eligibility Criteria
- Open to enterprises, nonprofit organizations, and schools worldwide.
- Applicants must demonstrate innovative, impactful, and scalable solutions in one of the six categories.
- Submissions must clearly show measurable benefits to communities, particularly underserved populations.
- Projects should align with sustainability goals and demonstrate long-term viability.
- Schools applying under the Global High Schools category must propose student-led projects that directly benefit their communities.
This opportunity is especially relevant for:
- Agricultural innovators working on food security, nutrition, and sustainable farming.
- Organizations developing climate-smart agriculture solutions.
- NGOs and enterprises addressing hunger, rural livelihoods, and resilience in food systems.
- Schools implementing impactful sustainability projects in farming, food systems, and community empowerment.
- Youth-led initiatives that connect agriculture with climate action and sustainability.
Winners benefit from:
- A share of the US $7.2 million prize fund to scale their solutions.
- Global recognition and visibility through the Zayed Sustainability Prize platform.
- Opportunities to connect with international leaders, innovators, and policymakers.
- Support to expand access to food, water, energy, healthcare, and climate solutions.
- Long-term credibility and partnerships that strengthen project sustainability.
Our Impact
- 17 million people have gained access to nutritious food.
- 841,300 jobs created, many in agriculture and rural development.
- 1.39 billion tonnes of CO₂ reduced, supporting climate-smart farming practices.
- 480,660 community members benefitted from high school projects, many focused on food and farming.
Awards Cycle & Deadline
- Submissions Open: January 2026
- Submissions Close: June 2026
- Shortlist Announced: August 2026
- Finalists Announced: September 2026
- Winners Awarded: January 2027, during the official ceremony
Why It Matters for Agriculture
The Food category of the Zayed Sustainability Prize is a unique opportunity for innovators tackling challenges such as:
- Improving smallholder farmer productivity.
- Expanding access to nutritious food in vulnerable communities.
- Developing climate-resilient crops and farming systems.
- Reducing food waste and strengthening supply chains.
- Empowering youth and schools to lead community-based agricultural projects.
Disclaimer
This post is for informational purposes only and does not constitute an endorsement by Agri-web. Interested applicants are encouraged to visit the official websites and portals of this opportunity for complete program details and verified application instructions. Applicants are also strongly encouraged to exercise due diligence before submitting any personal or sensitive information.
To apply for this job please visit zayedsustainabilityprize.com.