Zayed Sustainability Prize 2027 – Climate Action Category
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Geography
Prize fund totals US$7.2 million. Climate Action recognises SMEs and non-profits working in climate adaptation, resilience, and environmental solutions. Assessment emphasises innovation, impact and inspiration.
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Amount
Amount not specified
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Eligible orgs
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SDGs
SDG 12, SDG 13, SDG 15
Status
Fit rationale
Excellent thematic alignment with TOH's core circular economy and e-waste model under the Climate Action category, which explicitly rewards proven environmental solutions with measurable impact on emissions and community benefits; global eligibility includes Kenya/Sub-Saharan Africa and accepts nonprofits. The rolling deadline and emphasis on scalable, demonstrated results match TOH's stage and recent application. Minor deduction from 100 only for the prize format and broader climate framing rather than an exclusive ICT4D or edtech focus.
Description
Global sustainability prize supporting innovative, proven solutions with measurable environmental and social impact. Tech On Hand applied under Climate Action, highlighting circular e-waste collection, refurbishment, digital inclusion for underserved schools, and avoided landfill emissions. date submitted: 2026-06-18 00:00:00 other notes: Not intended for early-stage ideas, prototypes or solutions without demonstrated impact. Applicants must show a proven, scalable solution, measurable results and market/community adoption.
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