Application Deadline:
February 28, 2025
About Organisation
The University of Utah is a renowned public research institution committed to advancing knowledge and technology. It plays a pivotal role in tackling global challenges, including climate change. Through its Wilkes Climate Launch Prize, the University seeks to encourage innovative solutions to mitigate climate change, harnessing technological advancements and collaborations to benefit ecosystems and communities worldwide. The prize is a key initiative that aligns with the University’s dedication to sustainability and scientific research.
About the Grant
The Wilkes Climate Launch Prize is a prestigious award designed to recognize groundbreaking global solutions to combat climate change. With a focus on scalable, feasible, and impactful climate solutions, the prize encourages innovators to demonstrate transformative changes in emissions reductions and carbon removal. The selected winner will receive $250,000 to further develop their solution. This funding is aimed at accelerating impactful technologies and solutions with a clear potential for positive environmental and societal effects, ensuring long-term benefits for people and ecosystems.
Who can Apply?
The Wilkes Climate Launch Prize is open to organizations worldwide, including both for-profit and nonprofit entities at various stages. This includes seed, pre-seed, venture-funded, and publicly traded companies, as well as nonprofits. Applicants must present innovative, scalable solutions for climate change, demonstrating their feasibility and potential for impactful, long-term emissions reduction. Organizations must also provide evidence of relevant expertise, successful demonstrations, and a clear plan to overcome challenges and scale their solutions.
How to Apply?
To apply for the Wilkes Climate Launch Prize, submit an application through the online portal. Provide a pitch detailing your innovative solution, including supporting materials such as feasibility demonstrations and a clear plan for scalability and impact. Ensure that your application is complete before submission.
Application Deadline
The final date for first-round application submissions is February 28, 2025.
Last Date To Apply
For more information, please visit the grant website here.
