The Zayed Sustainability Prize has officially opened submissions for its 2026 edition, inviting small to medium enterprises, non-profits and high schools to showcase their innovative sustainability solutions. The prize, which has already impacted 400 million lives worldwide, continues its mission to drive progress in 6 key areas including Health, Food, Energy, Water, Climate Action and Global High Schools, which constitute the 6 categories of the award.
His Excellency Dr. Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology and Director-General of the Zayed Sustainability Prize, highlighted its role in advancing Sheikh Zayed’s vision of inclusive, sustainable and humanitarian development. Winners will receive USD 1 million per organisational category, while those in global high schools category can secure up to USD 150,000 to implement their sustainability projects.
Applications are now open in multiple languages, with a rigorous three-stage evaluation process to select finalists. Winners will be announced in 2026 at a prestigious awards ceremony in Abu Dhabi. For more details, visit zayedsustainabilityprize.com