The Earthshot Prize
An annual environmental prize founded by HRH Prince William, naming 15 Finalists and five Winners for solutions in nature, air, oceans, waste and climate.
The Earthshot Prize at a glance
| Established | 2020 |
|---|---|
| Address | Kensington Palace, Palace Green, London, W8 4PU |
| Programmes | 2 standing programmes |
| Official website | earthshotprize.org |
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The Prize runs once a year and is entered through nomination. All 15 Finalists enter The Earthshot Fellowship.
The Earthshot Prize
CompetitionAn annual prize that names 15 Finalists and five Winners each year for solutions to environmental challenges.
Best for: Solutions in nature, air, oceans, waste or climate that have proven prototypes
With Serum Institute of India, Prime Video
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The Earthshot Prize searches the globe for solutions in five areas: nature, air, oceans, waste and climate. Each year it names 15 Finalists and five Winners and celebrates them at an awards ceremony. The 2026 Prize comes to Mumbai, India, on 16 and 17 November, and the Winners will be announced at the Awards there.
What you get
- Recognition as one of the 15 Finalists, celebrated at the annual Awards
- Entry to The Earthshot Fellowship, which all Finalists enter each year
- A prize for each of the five Winners
Who can apply
- Solutions in one of the five areas: nature, air, oceans, waste or climate
- Solutions with proven prototypes that show signs of success
- Solutions with the potential to make a positive impact on the environment
How selection works: Solutions are put forward by the Prize's Official Nominators, a global network the Prize works with to identify the solutions with the biggest potential impact. The Prize aims to gather nominations from a wide and diverse group of individuals and sectors.
How to apply: Entry is through nomination by an Official Nominator.
Serum Institute of India is principal sponsor of the 2026 Summit in Mumbai, and Prime Video is the exclusive streaming partner of the event.
The Earthshot Fellowship
AcceleratorA year of dedicated support for the 15 Finalists each year, to accelerate their ideas and open up financial, networking and partnership opportunities.
Best for: The 15 Earthshot Prize Finalists each year
- One year
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The Earthshot Fellowship gives all 15 Finalists a year of dedicated support. It is meant to help them accelerate their ideas and unlock new financial, networking and partnership opportunities.
What you get
- A year of dedicated support
- Help to accelerate their ideas
- Access to new financial, networking and partnership opportunities
Who can apply
- The 15 Earthshot Prize Finalists each year. All of them enter the Fellowship.
How to apply: Finalists enter the Fellowship as part of being selected for the Prize, through the nomination process described under The Earthshot Prize.
News
- The Earthshot Prize, Alana and Design for Change Announce Finalists of Nationwide I CAN Earthshot Challengetribuneindia.com · last week
- Nvidia supports UK AI safety research; joins The Earthshot Prizetelecompaper.com · 2 weeks ago
- Nvidia supports for UK AI safety research; joins The Earthshot Prizetelecompaper.com · 2 weeks ago
- Stars Unite in Mumbai for The Earthshot Prize 2026 Awards Night Prime Video Named Exclusive Streaming Partnertelugutimes.net · 4 weeks ago
- The Earthshot Prize and Serum Institute of India Join Forces to Back Climate Innovation at Mumbai Summit 2026m.thewire.in · last month
- Who are the 15 Finalists for The Earthshot Prize 2026?sustainabilitymag.com · last month
Source: Google News aggregated
How to apply to The Earthshot Prize
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- Solutions enter through nomination by the Prize's Official Nominators network.
- The Prize says it aims to gather nominations from a wide and diverse group of individuals and sectors.
What the Prize looks for
- Proven prototypes that show signs of success.
- The potential to make a positive impact on the environment.
- A solution in one of its five areas: nature, air, oceans, waste or climate.
If you are selected
- Finalists enter The Earthshot Fellowship, a year of dedicated support.
- Winners are announced at the Awards, which in 2026 take place in Mumbai in November.
About The Earthshot Prize
The Earthshot Prize is an annual environmental prize founded by HRH Prince William in 2020. Each year it names 15 Finalists and five Winners for solutions to environmental challenges in five areas: nature, air, oceans, waste and climate. It is a registered charity based at Kensington Palace in London, and its 2026 Awards take place in Mumbai, India.
How the Prize works
The Prize searches the globe for leadership in nature, air, oceans, waste and climate. Each year it celebrates its 15 Finalists and five Winners at an awards ceremony. Each of the five Winners receives a prize, and all 15 Finalists enter The Earthshot Fellowship, a year of dedicated support to help accelerate their ideas and unlock new financial, networking and partnership opportunities.
Solutions enter the Prize through nomination. The Prize works with a global network of Official Nominators to identify the solutions with the biggest potential impact on its Earthshots. It says it aims to gather nominations from a wide and diverse group of individuals and sectors.
Who can apply
Solutions must have proven prototypes, show signs of success, and have the potential to make a positive impact on the environment. They must address one of the five areas the Prize covers.
Scale
The Prize's homepage counts 90 Finalists since it began. Its impact page reports, as its own figures, that 600 million people live in regions where Finalists are improving air quality. It also reports that Finalists have avoided or captured 18 million tonnes of CO2 equivalent emissions, and have protected, restored or improved 85 million hectares of ocean and coastline and 58 million hectares of land, forests and freshwater systems.
Who runs it
The Earthshot Prize is a company limited by guarantee registered in England and Wales, and a registered charity. It spent two years as part of The Royal Foundation of The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge before becoming an independent charity.
Locations and 2026 partners
The registered office is at Kensington Palace, Palace Green, London. The 2026 Prize comes to Mumbai, India, on 16 and 17 November, and the Winners will be announced at the Awards there. Serum Institute of India is principal sponsor of the 2026 Summit in Mumbai, and Prime Video is the exclusive streaming partner of the 2026 Awards Night.
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Frequently asked questions about The Earthshot Prize
What is The Earthshot Prize?
The Earthshot Prize is a ngo / foundation based in London.
What does The Earthshot Prize do?
The Earthshot Prize is an annual environmental prize founded by HRH Prince William in 2020. Each year it names 15 Finalists and five Winners for solutions to environmental challenges in five areas: nature, air, oceans, waste and climate.
Where is The Earthshot Prize located?
The Earthshot Prize is located at Kensington Palace, Palace Green, London, W8 4PU.
What programs does The Earthshot Prize run?
The Earthshot Prize runs The Earthshot Prize and The Earthshot Fellowship.
What sectors does The Earthshot Prize support?
The Earthshot Prize works with startups in Cleantech, Climate, Biodiversity, Circular Economy, Energy and Social Impact.
What stage of startup does The Earthshot Prize support?
The Earthshot Prize supports startups at the Validation, Early Revenue and Growth stages.
How do I apply to The Earthshot Prize?
- Solutions enter through nomination by the Prize's Official Nominators network. - The Prize says it aims to gather nominations from a wide and diverse group of individuals and sectors. - Proven prototypes that show signs of success. - The potential to make a positive impact on the environment. - A solution in one of its five areas: nature, air, oceans, waste or climate.
When was The Earthshot Prize founded?
The Earthshot Prize was founded in 2020. It is a ngo / foundation.
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