Start-ups innovators are invited to apply for the 2026 of the Earthshot Prize for the chance of winning a £1 million grant to scale their impact.

Interested companies should complete an entry form by 28 November 2025 to The Mills Fabrica, an official nominator.

Launched by Prince William and The Royal Foundation in October 2020, The Earthshot Prize is a global platform for impact, designed to discover, celebrate and scale the best solutions to help repair the planet.

The prize focuses on solutions that:

• Make tangible progress towards one of the five Earthshots (Protect and Restore Nature; Clean Our Air; Revive Our Oceans; Build a Waste-Free World; Fix Our Climate)
• Are beyond idea stage with demonstrated environmental impact
• Are at a ‘tipping point’ for scaling their impact within the next five years

Finalists and Winners gain a world-class platform to amplify their work, alongside tailored support from The Earthshot Prize and a global network of NGOs, businesses, governments, funders and mentors. The five Winners will each receive a unique award and a £1 million grant to scale their impact.

Find out more and apply