Applications are now open for the 5th cycle of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Water Award, inviting innovators to submit sustainable, clean energy-powered solutions for water scarcity for a chance to win from a USD 1 million prize pool.
At a Glance
- Opportunity Type: Global Award / Competition
- For: Innovators, companies, research centres, and universities worldwide
- Key Benefits: Share of USD 1 million in prizes, global recognition
- Application Deadline: April 30, 2026
- Location: Global
Competition Overview
The Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Water Award aims to find sustainable solutions to the global water crisis. The biennial award encourages leading corporations, research centres, and innovators to develop and showcase new technologies that produce, distribute, store, desalinate, and purify water using renewable energy, helping communities most affected by water scarcity.
Award Categories
The award is divided into four main categories to recognize a diverse range of innovations:
- Innovative Projects Award: For large and small projects.
- Innovative Research and Development Award: For national and international institutions.
- Innovative Individual Award: For distinguished researchers and youth.
- Innovative Crisis Solutions Award: For solutions addressing immediate water crises.
Eligibility Criteria
The award is open to a wide range of applicants developing solutions that use clean energy to solve water scarcity. Eligible applicants include:
- Companies and organizations
- Universities and research centres
- Individual innovators, including distinguished researchers and youth
How to Apply
Interested applicants can submit their innovations through the official award portal before the deadline. The deadline to apply is April 30, 2026. Apply here.
About Suqia UAE
The UAE Water Aid Foundation (Suqia UAE), under the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives, provides clean water to communities in need and actively supports the development of innovative and sustainable technologies to address the global water crisis.
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