Earthna Prize 2026

The Earthna Prize 2026 is a global competition hosted by Earthna – Center for a Sustainable Future, a member of the Qatar Foundation. Its mission is to spotlight and support sustainability solutions that draw on traditional and indigenous knowledge. The prize targets critical areas like water, food security, land management, marine ecosystems, and the built environment. In its second cycle, a total of US$1,000,000 will be split equally among four winners, each receiving US$250,000 (roughly ₹2.07 crore) in equity-free funding. Winners gain not only substantial financial backing but also international recognition and a platform to scale their impact.

• Global award recognizing traditional and indigenous knowledge
• US$1,000,000 total prize pool across four winners
• US$250,000 (approx. ₹2.07 crore) per winner, equity-free
• Open to legally incorporated entities worldwide, including Indian startups
• Focus on water, food security, land management, marine ecosystems, and built environment

The prize is open to legally incorporated entities from any country worldwide, including NGOs, community-based organizations, civil-society groups, private-sector companies, startups, and local or regional governments. Applicants must demonstrate a solution rooted in traditional or indigenous knowledge that addresses a sustainability challenge, and must have a dedicated team member. Indian organizations and startups are explicitly eligible. There are no restrictions on industry, stage, or entity type beyond legal incorporation.

Earthna Prize 2026 is open to startups at any stage. It is open to startups registered anywhere in India.

Applications for Earthna Prize 2026 are open and the current deadline is Closes in 5d (20 Jul 2026). Applications are closing soon, so prepare your documents early. Deadlines can change — always reconfirm on the official source before submitting.

Each of the four winners receives an equity-free cash prize of US$250,000 (approx. ₹2.07 crore). This funding is intended to accelerate development and scaling of the winning solution. Beyond the financial award, winners gain global recognition through Earthna and the Qatar Foundation, access to a powerful platform for showcasing their work, and networking opportunities with potential partners, investors, and policymakers.

Earthna Prize 2026 is offered by Earthna, a non-profit foundation. It is delivered directly by Earthna as a competition. You can verify current details and timelines on the provider's official website before applying.

The selection process begins with an initial screening by Earthna's team to confirm eligibility and alignment with the prize's focus on traditional knowledge and sustainability. Shortlisted applications are then evaluated by a panel of experts including sustainability specialists, indigenous knowledge practitioners, and environmental scientists. They assess novelty, scalable impact, scientific and cultural integrity, and team strength. A final jury of eminent academics, policymakers, and industry figures reviews the top candidates, potentially including virtual presentations or interviews, and selects the four winners.

Before you apply to Earthna Prize 2026, keep the following documents ready:

• A pitch deck or short business plan describing the problem, product and traction
• Company registration documents and PAN
• Founder identification (PAN / Aadhaar) and brief profiles
• Recent financial statements or projections
• Product details — a demo, prototype or working link if available

Exact requirements are confirmed on the official application portal — treat this as a preparation checklist.

Earthna Prize 2026 is best suited for startups in India seeking non-dilutive funding of ₹2.1Cr. If that describes your startup, review the eligibility criteria above before applying.