ABOUT THE PRIZE
The Earth05 Prize merges open innovation with co-creation, anchored in the Age of AI, is a commitment to accelerate the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goal's (SDG) by leveraging AI and cutting edge technologies to tackle water conservation, and microplastics pollution. We foster collaboration among scientists, academics, startups, and stakeholders, leveraging the collective intelligence and creativity of a global community. Driving technology with purpose to solve and unlock freshwater resources that have, up until now, been inaccessible.
A distinctive feature of this initiative is the opportunity for co-created finalists to test their innovations in a digital twin within the metaverse before real-world application, allowing for the refinement and validation of solutions in a controlled, simulated environment that accurately reflects real-world complexities.
TECHNOLOGIES INVITED
The Earth05 Co-Creation Prize is calling upon forward-thinking individuals at the forefront of advancements in AI (Artificial Intelligence), AGI (Artificial General Intelligence), IoT (Internet of Things), Blockchain, Web3, VR (Virtual Reality), AR (Augmented Reality), the Metaverse, and robotics.
The prize will soon expand its eligibility to include enterprises, public sector, and indigenous communities.
WINNING CATEGORIES & BENEFITS
THE WORLD'S FIRST
PRIZE OF ITS KIND
The Prize features three distinguished winning categories, each with its own set of rewards and determined by the size of the prize funding:
500M Lives
Focuses on enhancing safe water access and quality, judged by the potential Return on Lives (ROL).
2050 Net Zero
Targets net-zero water waste by 2050, promoting sustainable water and energy management with initiatives like water offsetting and energy-efficient desalination.
Next Gen
Aims to eradicate microplastics pollution within ten years through innovative water treatment technologies.
SELECTION PROCESS | 2024
The Earth05 Co-Creation Prize selection process for 2024 is structured into five distinct stages, from initial application to the grand finale. Each phase, including online applications, pitching, co-creation workshops, semi-finals and the final presentation, is carefully crafted ensuring that they are not only innovative and scalable but also designed for long-term sustainability through effective integration into broader systems or frameworks.
This five-stage process ensures that the most promising innovations receive the support and visibility they need.
01
CLOSES JULY 21
APPLICATIONS
& SCREENING
Submission via an online form, followed by expert panel review focusing on Technology Readiness, SDG, Scalability and Team. Application closes on june 21.
03
OCTOBER 7-9
HYBRID WORKSHOP
IN BARCELONA
Winners attend a workshop for collaborative
development, and hybrid demo day in Barcelona, Spain.
02
SEPTEMBER 3-5
ONLINE
PITCH EVENT
Top innovators present their solutions to a jury comprising scientists, serial entrepreneurs, industry experts, and impact investors. The solutions are evaluated for vetting and synergy.
04
NOVEMBER 16
SEMI-FINALS
MATCHING
Online Semi-Finalists Demo Day, inviting representatives from enterprises and the public sector to validate the necessity and potential for business development of their solutions.
05
JANUARY 20-25, 2025
THE FINALS IN DAVOS
The top 5 finalists present to a global jury, with awards given by prominent guest speakers at a Gala dinner, during World Economic Forum (WEF) - Davos, Switzerland.