Global Prize for Innovation in Water (GPIW) 2026

The Global Prize for Innovation in Water (GPIW) is a international competition that recognises and supports innovative solutions in the water sector. It offers a prize purse and recognitions to acknowledge and advance high-potential water innovations across multiple tracks and categories. Eligible participants include startups, corporations, universities, research institutes, NGOs, and individual innovators working on water sustainability and efficiency.

Financial prize prizes and special recognitions; piloting support for selected innovations.

Open to early-stage startups, multinational corporations, SMEs, universities, research institutes, NGOs, and individual innovators aligned with water-sector innovation.

Submit an online application via the official portal, selecting the relevant prize track and category; ensure all required materials are provided and submission is formally completed.