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XPRIZE @xprize.org · Feb 21
✖️ We’re XPRIZE ✖️

We’re a #nonprofit that encourages innovators to tackle the world’s toughest problems through incentivized competitions. We’re addressing humanity's biggest challenges—from #climatechange, to #waterscarcity, and beyond.

Learn about our work below. ⬇️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=YUZ8...
30 Years of Changing the World Forever: XPRIZE's Impact + History
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Big news for the quantum community! 🖥️ XPRIZE #QuantumApplications Wildcard Registration is open, offering highly developed teams a chance to join Phase I finalists. Philanthropy News Digest breaks down what evaluators are looking for. Read the article here. philanthropynewsdigest.org/rfps/rfp1871...
January 28, 2026 at 11:31 PM
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#Wildfires are no longer isolated events. They’re a growing global crisis. With AI, satellites, and real-time data, we can detect and stop destructive wildfires earlier than ever. Investing upstream now saves lives, homes, and billions later. Learn more. ⬇️ time.com/collections/...

#wildfire
Ending the Era of Megafires
If we choose to act, fire can once again be a managed ecological force rather than a global catastrophe.
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January 28, 2026 at 1:26 AM
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What does it take to extend #healthy years of life at scale?
XPRIZE EVP, Health @jamienjustice.bsky.social, PhD recently took part in Berkeley Public Health’s Beyond Longevity Event and discussed how scalable, public-health-rooted solutions can deliver impact for everyone, not just a few.
January 26, 2026 at 5:18 PM
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Nearly 95% of the universe is dark matter and dark energy—forces we can’t even see. 🌌 Scientists are building increasingly sensitive quantum detectors to uncover these cosmic mysteries and test fundamental physics. Learn more below. ⬇️ phys.org/news/2026-01...

#quantum #quantumcomputing
Advanced quantum detectors are reinventing the search for dark matter
When it comes to understanding the universe, what we know is only a sliver of the whole picture.
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January 23, 2026 at 5:40 PM
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How can we tackle the global #water crisis?💧Today’s challenge: costly membranes that need replacing every 5-7 years, driving up costs. #XPRIZEWaterScarcity is driving breakthroughs in desalination to turn seawater into safe drinking water. Learn more.⬇️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=1hXs...

#waterscarcity
How XPRIZE Is Disrupting Desalination Tech to Address the Global Water Crisis
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January 22, 2026 at 5:25 PM
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What does it take to be an XPRIZE #QuantumApplications Finalist?🤔🖥️

The Finalist cohort proved that quantum is moving from theory to real-world impact. Think you’re ready to compete? Learn more about Wildcard Registration here. xprize.org/news/from-pr...

#quantum #quantumcomputers #quantumcomputing
January 21, 2026 at 6:47 PM
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Quantum structured light is expanding the design space for science and tech. A new Nature Photonics review shows how researchers are engineering light to strengthen secure quantum communication, and advance photonic #quantum computing. Learn more.⬇️ scitechdaily.com/what-happens...

#quantumcomputing
What Happens When Light Gains Extra Dimensions
Shaped quantum light is turning ordinary photons into powerful tools for the future of technology.
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January 20, 2026 at 5:21 PM
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The @xprize.org #QuantumApplications Wildcard Registration is officially open! This entry point is built for teams who have highly developed, evaluation ready work and are ready to compete at the Phase I Finalist bar and advance into Phase II.
The deadline is March 4. xprize.org/news/xprize-...
XPRIZE Quantum Applications Wildcard Registration Now Open | XPRIZE Foundation
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January 16, 2026 at 6:25 PM
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As AI scales, regulation tightens, and climate risks grow, water innovation is becoming central to business strategy, public policy, and investment decisions. The question now: can momentum turn into delivery in 2026? Learn more. ⬇️ www.weforum.org/stories/2025...

#water #waterscarcity
How new water innovation impacts the global water agenda
Discover why water innovation across the world is now central to business strategy, regulatory action and the structure of the water technology market.
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January 16, 2026 at 5:42 PM
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Ovarian aging impacts far more than fertility—it’s deeply tied to overall #healthspan. Read this TIME article featuring Dr. @jamienjustice.bsky.social on how XPRIZE is driving innovation to close research gaps and develop better tools to detect ovarian disfunction. ⬇️ time.com/collections/...
Ovaries Could Unlock Secrets of Longevity
Scientists are targeting the organ to try to slow down aging. Will it work?
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January 15, 2026 at 5:07 PM
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Scientists tracked human fitness for nearly 50 years, and uncovered when physical aging really begins. 🧠 This landmark study shows strength and endurance can start declining in our mid-30s, yet exercise delivers benefits at any age. Learn more. ⬇️
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#health #healthspan
Scientists Track Human Fitness for Nearly 50 Years and Discover When Physical Aging Really Starts
A decades-long Swedish study finds that physical decline starts around age 35, but exercise at any age still meaningfully preserves fitness. A Swedish research project spanning 47 years from Karolinsk...
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January 15, 2026 at 12:09 AM
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"The next decade will witness game-changing technologies that hold transformative potential for extending #healthspan." – Peter H. Diamandis, MD

Explore more in #XPRIZEHealthspan Co-Title Sponsor Hevolution Foundation’s 2025 Global Healthspan Report below. ⬇️ edition.pagesuite.com/html5/reader...
Global Healthspan Report
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January 13, 2026 at 5:09 PM
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One year after Los Angeles’s most destructive wildfires, the question isn’t if we need new tools, it’s how fast we can spur innovation. Learn how #XPRIZEWildfire is turning breakthrough tech into real-world impact in this @spectrum.ieee.org article. ⬇️ spectrum.ieee.org/wildfire-dro...

#wildfires
XPrize Contest Sparks New Approaches to Wildfire Control
Can drones really extinguish wildfires in just 10 minutes? Discover the innovative approach by UMD's Crossfire team.
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January 12, 2026 at 5:05 PM
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2 billion people lack access to safe drinking water. But our call for innovation is bringing together a community committed to change. #XPRIZEWaterScarcity is advancing reliable, affordable, and sustainable seawater desalination. Learn more here. www.xprize.org/news/the-eth...

#water #waterscarcity
January 9, 2026 at 6:04 PM
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Aging affects us all. Parents, grandparents, friends, and ourselves. 🩺

But what if aging didn’t mean decline?

That’s the mission of the #XPRIZEHealthspan competition. Learn about the Qualified Teams here. www.xprize.org/prizes/healt...

#Healthspan #Health #HealthyAging
January 8, 2026 at 6:21 PM
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New innovative tools are crucial to keep up with the increasing threats and mounting challenges posed by extreme #wildfire events. #XPRIZEWildfire teams are developing groundbreaking tech to deliver on this promise. Learn more via Good Morning America. ⬇️ www.goodmorningamerica.com/video/128943...
Students develop high-tech way to fight wildfires
ABC News’ Ginger Zee profiles a group of California students who have developed an innovative way to slow wildfires in their home state.
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January 7, 2026 at 10:54 PM
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Today marks one year since Los Angeles faced the most catastrophic wildfires in its history. We’re grateful to all the first responders who bravely stepped in, and we continue to send our support to everyone affected as they rebuild. youtube.com/shorts/ySHx7...

#wildfire #wildfires #firefighters
How Groundbreaking Tech Aims to Help Firefighters | LA Wildfire Anniversary #shorts
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January 7, 2026 at 5:16 PM
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Have you heard?! We have our XPRIZE #QuantumApplications Finalists! 🖥️ These seven Finalists demonstrated evidence-based arguments for quantum advantage. We’re excited to see their progress in this next phase of the competition. Learn more: xprize.org/news/xprize-...

#Quantum #QuantumComputing
January 5, 2026 at 6:21 PM
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Breakthroughs don’t happen by chance. They happen because we choose to build the future. 🚀

This isn’t philanthropy as usual. It’s an investment in what humanity can achieve next.

Make a year-end gift: xprize.org/donate
December 29, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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Happy Holidays from XPRIZE! 🚀 For over 30 years, we’ve been proud to shift industries, mindsets, and shape the trajectory of innovation. We’re grateful to have you along on this journey.

Wishing you a safe, healthy, and happy holiday season!
December 25, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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Water is essential for drinking, hygiene, and more, but rising demand threatens daily access. 💧 #XPRIZEWaterScarcity Qualified Teams are revolutionizing #desalination systems to bring clean water to all. Learn more about the $119M competition below. ⬇️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=1hXs...

#water
How XPRIZE Is Disrupting Desalination Tech to Address the Global Water Crisis
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December 22, 2025 at 5:06 PM
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#XPRIZEWildfire Autonomous Wildfire Response Track semifinals testing has come to a close! The prize operations team wrapped up with a site visit to Team Data Blanket. Data Blanket showcased how their drone swarm detects, validates, and responds to fires in real time.

#wildfire #wildfires
December 19, 2025 at 5:53 PM
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Momentum is rising across the #XPRIZEWaterScarcity competition as Qualified Teams show how bold innovation can secure our water future.💧 With demand for freshwater soaring, scalable solutions are crucial. Learn more in this @forbes.com piece by Erik Kobayashi-Solomon. www.forbes.com/sites/erikko...
December 18, 2025 at 5:59 PM
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7 teams. 5 different countries. One goal: real-world quantum breakthroughs. Meet the XPRIZE #QuantumApplications Finalists! 🖥️ ICYMI – we recently announced the Finalist teams moving forward in the competition. Learn more: xprize.org/news/xprize-...

#Quantum #QuantumComputing
December 17, 2025 at 5:45 PM
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Breakthroughs begin with determination. 🌎

The #XPRIZECarbonRemoval winners channeled that determination into accelerating a new climate industry.

See how investing in XPRIZE drives real impact in the 2025 Impact Report:
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#carbonremoval #CDR #climate
December 16, 2025 at 5:13 PM