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XPRIZE Competitions

XPRIZE Foundation · Global
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XPRIZE Foundation runs a series of global 'Grand Challenges' that award large cash prizes to teams or innovators who develop breakthrough solutions in areas like quantum computing, water scarcity, healthspan, wildfire response, carbon removal, and rainforest conservation. Prizes range from $5 million to $119 million and are sponsored by various foundations and corporate partners such as Google Quantum AI, Musk Foundation, and HEVOLUTION.

Programme terms

Amount
Prizes range from $5 Million (Quantum Applications) up to $119 Million (Water Scarcity), with other prizes at $101 Million (Healthspan), $11 Million (Wildfire), $100 Million (Carbon Removal), and $10 Million (Rainforest).
Funding type
Grant
Industries
CleanTech / Climate, HealthTech, Science & Research, Social Impact, EdTech
Regions
Global
Applications
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