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✖️ 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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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
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
#XPRIZEHealthspan is made possible thanks to the generosity of Co-Title Sponsors Hevolution Foundation and SOLVE FSHD, in addition to other individual benefactors. GSK, a global biopharma company, is the Official Pharmaceutical Industry Partner of XPRIZE Healthspan.
January 8, 2026 at 6:21 PM
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
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
At XPRIZE, we aim to equip first responders with innovative technologies that improve wildfire detection and speed response. We’re proud of the work #XPRIZEWildfire teams are doing to make this possible. Learn more here. xprize.org/wildfire
January 7, 2026 at 5:16 PM
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
XPRIZE #QuantumApplications is made possible thanks to the generous support of title sponsor Google Quantum AI and presenting partner GESDA – Geneva Science and Diplomacy Anticipator Foundation.
January 5, 2026 at 6:21 PM
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
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
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
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
Stay tuned for more updates from the #XPRIZEWildfire Autonomous Wildfire Response Track. Learn more about the semifinalists here. www.xprize.org/competitions...
December 19, 2025 at 5:53 PM
#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
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
XPRIZE #QuantumApplications is made possible thanks to the generous support of title sponsor Google Quantum AI and presenting partner GESDA - Geneva Science and Diplomacy Anticipator Foundation.
December 17, 2025 at 5:45 PM
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
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:
www.xprize.org/news/impact-...

#carbonremoval #CDR #climate
December 16, 2025 at 5:13 PM
📸: Iseult-Line Delfosse LLC, QC Ware

Meet the Finalists here. xprize.org/news/xprize-...

XPRIZE #QuantumApplications is made possible thanks to the generous support of title sponsor Google Quantum AI and presenting partner GESDA - Geneva Science and Diplomacy Anticipator Foundation.
December 15, 2025 at 5:21 PM
What does rigorous, evidence-based quantum progress look like?🖥️ The XPRIZE #QuantumApplications Finalists announced at Q2B25 mark a shift from theory to evidence-driven pathways. At the event, they engaged with industry leaders, investors, and researchers to accelerate impact.

@spendier.bsky.social
December 15, 2025 at 5:21 PM
XPRIZE Healthspan is made possible thanks to the generosity of Co-Title Sponsors Hevolution Foundation and SOLVE FSHD, in addition to other individual benefactors. GSK, a global biopharma company, is the Official Pharmaceutical Industry Partner of XPRIZE Healthspan.
December 12, 2025 at 7:38 PM
📸: Jamel Toppin for Forbes, Sofia Negron for Forbes

Watch a recap of the full panel at the link below. www.forbes.com/video/d7333d...
2025 Forbes Healthcare Summit | The Secrets To Longevity: Giving Patients Longer, Healthier Lives
The number of Americans aged 65 and older is growing faster than any other segment of the population. People are living longer, but those years often require more care. This panel will explore new tec...
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December 12, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Did you know that the number of Americans aged 65+ is growing faster than any other segment of the population in the U.S.? @jamienjustice.bsky.social, PhD spoke at the @forbes.com Healthcare Summit with Nir Barzilai, M.D., and Francisco LePort on how new technologies can extend people’s #healthspan.
December 12, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Stay tuned for more updates from #XPRIZEWildfire Autonomous Wildfire Response Track semifinals testing. Learn more about the semifinalists here. www.xprize.org/prizes/wildf...
December 12, 2025 at 5:29 PM
The next team taking on #XPRIZEWildfire Autonomous Wildfire Response semifinals testing: student-led team Wildfire Quest. Their system detects fires from 2 kilometers away and deploys drones equipped with suppressant payloads to contain them.

#wildfire #wildfires #technology
December 12, 2025 at 5:29 PM