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The Elevate Prize 2027: US$300,000 Unrestricted Funding for Global Social Impact Leaders
The Elevate Prize Foundation's 2027 prize cycle offered ten social impact leaders US$300,000 in unrestricted funding per winner, split between the organization and the leader, plus a two-year program of tailored support. The 2027 nomination window closed on May 8, 2026, and no next cycle has been announced.
The UNDP Equator Prize: A US$10,000 Award for Indigenous and Local Community Nature-Based Solutions
Historical reference for the closed Equator Prize 2025 cycle. The UNDP-led Equator Initiative recognized Indigenous Peoples' and local community organizations advancing nature-based solutions; each 2025 winner received US$10,000 plus policy-event and capacity-building opportunities.
Tokyo Global Innovation Challenge 2026: Student Startup Competition With More Than ¥1 Million in Prizes
The Tokyo Global Innovation Challenge 2026 is an English-language business competition for teams of 3 to 6 undergraduate or graduate students, with more than ¥1 million in prizes and a final competition in Tokyo.
Trust by Design Fintech Challenge 2026: Women-Focused Financial Inclusion Prizes
Historical Accion competition offering one $50,000 grand prize and three $10,000 finalist awards for market-tested fintech solutions that improve safety, transparency, trust, and outcomes for women customers.
UNESCO-Al Fozan International Prize for Young Scientists in STEM 2026: US$50,000 Each for Five Researchers Under 40, One From Every UNESCO Region — Nominations Close 30 November
UNESCO and the Al Fozan Foundation award US$50,000, a medal, and a diploma to five scientists under 40 — one from each UNESCO geographic region — for achievements in STEM research, STEM education, or international scientific cooperation; the third edition closes 30 November 2026.
Volvo Environment Prize 2027 (Nominations Open Through Jan 20, 2027)
The Volvo Environment Prize Foundation is accepting nominations for the 2027 award through a formal online process with a January 20, 2027 deadline, including a SEK 1.5 million cash prize plus a diploma and glass sculpture for the selected laureate.
Wege Prize 2027: A $65,000 Global Circular-Economy Design Competition for Five-Person Student Teams, With a $30,000 First Prize
Wege Prize 2027 is a nine-month international design competition organized by The Wege Center for Sustainable Design at Ferris State University's Kendall College of Art and Design. Teams of five university students develop circular solutions to complex problems for a chance at $65,000 in cash prizes. The application period runs August 3 through October 4.
Whitley Awards 2027: £50,000 for Grassroots Conservation Leaders — Applications Open Until 30 October 2026
The Whitley Fund for Nature is accepting applications for the 2027 Whitley Awards until 23:59 GMT on 30 October 2026. Each award provides £50,000 in one-year project funding plus profile, communications, training, and peer support for proven grassroots conservation work.
World Sustainability Award 2027: A USD 100,000 Unrestricted Prize From the MDPI Sustainability Foundation for a Senior Researcher Whose Work Has Changed Sustainability Practice
The MDPI Sustainability Foundation awards USD 100,000, a trophy, and funded travel to the World Sustainability Forum 2027 to one senior researcher of international standing whose work spans at least two of the biosphere, society, and economy pillars — by third-party nomination only, closing 30 November 2026.
XTF Global Innovation Challenge 2026: Global Student Prize Competition With Finalist Travel Support, Mentorship and Continuation Grants
The Xccelerate Technologies Foundation Global Innovation Challenge is a free worldwide competition for student and equivalent innovators aged 13 to 24, with project submissions due 31 August 2026 and finalist travel, visa and accommodation support for the Geneva finals.