Overview
Worldwide water-innovation award offering USD 1 million across projects, R&D, individual and crisis-solution categories, with the fifth cycle emphasizing renewable energy, AI and machine learning.
Complete opportunity details
Applications for the fifth cycle of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Water Award are open until 30 September 2026. Suqia UAE invites universities, research centres, institutions, companies, innovators and individuals worldwide to submit sustainable water-production, desalination, purification and management solutions using renewable energy. The fifth cycle places additional emphasis on digital transformation, AI and machine learning. Total prizes are USD 1 million across four main categories.
Eligibility requirements
Open worldwide to universities, research centres, institutions, companies, innovators and individuals with eligible water-security solutions. Applicants should consult the official category-specific guidelines and terms before submission.
Tips for this other opportunity
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- Review the official category guidelines and evaluation criteria, and provide clear technical, environmental and financial evidence for the proposed solution.
- Read the complete official source and confirm eligibility, deadlines, required documents and any fees before applying.
- Prepare required materials early and keep proof of submission.
- Use the original source link on Job and Scholarship for the final application or registration step.
Verification notes
Official Suqia UAE award site exposes the application portal and guidelines. DEWA's 20 August 2026 update confirms that fifth-cycle applications remain open through 30 September 2026 for universities, research centres, institutions, companies, innovators and individuals worldwide, with USD 1 million total prizes. No travel support or certificate is claimed.
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Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Water Award — official award site ↗