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30 Years of Changing the World Forever: XPRIZE's Impact + History
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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...
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...
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In search of better work–life balance, @spendier.bsky.social gave up her job as a tenured physics professor and looked for jobs in industry. The transition required repackaging her skills. She now runs @xprize.org’s competition in quantum applications. #whatcanphysicistsdo
Kathrin Spendier leads a multimillion-dollar quantum competition
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November 26, 2025 at 3:17 PM
In search of better work–life balance, @spendier.bsky.social gave up her job as a tenured physics professor and looked for jobs in industry. The transition required repackaging her skills. She now runs @xprize.org’s competition in quantum applications. #whatcanphysicistsdo
Quantum computing could slash research that would take months or sometimes years down to hours or even minutes. Recent innovations are bringing us closer to fault-tolerant quantum computers capable of solving complex, real-world problems. Learn more. ⬇️ www.cnn.com/2025/11/12/t...
#quantum
#quantum
A seismic shift in computing is on the horizon (and it’s not AI) | CNN Business
Creating revolutionary pharmaceutical drugs, testing new materials for cars and simulating how market scenarios can affect banks — these are just some of the tasks that could take months or years to d...
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November 26, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Quantum computing could slash research that would take months or sometimes years down to hours or even minutes. Recent innovations are bringing us closer to fault-tolerant quantum computers capable of solving complex, real-world problems. Learn more. ⬇️ www.cnn.com/2025/11/12/t...
#quantum
#quantum
That’s a wrap on another site visit during the #XPRIZEWildfire Autonomous Wildfire Response Track semifinals testing. Team Crossfire demonstrated how their scout drones detect fires, while “Firejumper” UAVs provide precision suppression to support efficient wildfire management.
#wildfire #wildfires
#wildfire #wildfires
November 25, 2025 at 5:07 PM
That’s a wrap on another site visit during the #XPRIZEWildfire Autonomous Wildfire Response Track semifinals testing. Team Crossfire demonstrated how their scout drones detect fires, while “Firejumper” UAVs provide precision suppression to support efficient wildfire management.
#wildfire #wildfires
#wildfire #wildfires
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TEN MILLION TRUCKLOADS? You read that right.
#CarbonCure #Concrete producers have now delivered more than 83M yd³ of lower-carbon concrete, including 2M loads in just the past year. Proof that greener concrete isn’t the future. It’s happening now.
More: bit.ly/3Xdbgw0
#CarbonCure #Concrete producers have now delivered more than 83M yd³ of lower-carbon concrete, including 2M loads in just the past year. Proof that greener concrete isn’t the future. It’s happening now.
More: bit.ly/3Xdbgw0
November 24, 2025 at 4:00 PM
TEN MILLION TRUCKLOADS? You read that right.
#CarbonCure #Concrete producers have now delivered more than 83M yd³ of lower-carbon concrete, including 2M loads in just the past year. Proof that greener concrete isn’t the future. It’s happening now.
More: bit.ly/3Xdbgw0
#CarbonCure #Concrete producers have now delivered more than 83M yd³ of lower-carbon concrete, including 2M loads in just the past year. Proof that greener concrete isn’t the future. It’s happening now.
More: bit.ly/3Xdbgw0
A major milestone for the Amazon at #COP30! 🌎 Together with Indigenous leaders, scientists, NGOs, governments, the private sector, and other foundations, we announced the Mamirauá Declaration — a collective commitment to transform #biodiversity monitoring across the Amazon Basin.
#Amazonia
#Amazonia
November 24, 2025 at 5:49 PM
A major milestone for the Amazon at #COP30! 🌎 Together with Indigenous leaders, scientists, NGOs, governments, the private sector, and other foundations, we announced the Mamirauá Declaration — a collective commitment to transform #biodiversity monitoring across the Amazon Basin.
#Amazonia
#Amazonia
The #XPRIZEWildfire Autonomous Wildfire Response Track semifinals are sparking global innovation! 🔥 During a site visit, the prize operations team saw Team Flare-X test its AI-driven drones designed to detect and suppress wildfires with precision suppressant payloads.
#wildfire #wildfires #AI
#wildfire #wildfires #AI
November 21, 2025 at 5:06 PM
The #XPRIZEWildfire Autonomous Wildfire Response Track semifinals are sparking global innovation! 🔥 During a site visit, the prize operations team saw Team Flare-X test its AI-driven drones designed to detect and suppress wildfires with precision suppressant payloads.
#wildfire #wildfires #AI
#wildfire #wildfires #AI
Could the impossible be possible in quantum science? 🤯 A new study shows it may be feasible to send quantum signals from Earth to satellites—paving the way for two-way, unhackable quantum networks. Learn more. ⬇️ www.sciencealert.com/scientists-t...
#Quantum #QuantumComputing
#Quantum #QuantumComputing
Scientists Thought a Quantum Satellite Uplink Was Impossible – Until Now
Over time, science often turns the impossible into the possible, and the latest example of that is a new study calculating the feasibility of sending quantum signals from Earth to a satellite – with t...
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November 20, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Could the impossible be possible in quantum science? 🤯 A new study shows it may be feasible to send quantum signals from Earth to satellites—paving the way for two-way, unhackable quantum networks. Learn more. ⬇️ www.sciencealert.com/scientists-t...
#Quantum #QuantumComputing
#Quantum #QuantumComputing
At #COP30, we hosted a panel on methane—the super pollutant driving near-term warming. Tackling methane isn’t optional; it’s urgent climate action. Panelists discussed how XPRIZE is seeking to accelerate scalable solutions through the prize model to meet this critical moment.
#methane #climate
#methane #climate
November 19, 2025 at 11:12 PM
Meet our XPRIZE #QuantumApplications Semifinalists! ⚛️ ICYMI—we recently announced the 20 Semifinalist teams that are moving forward in the $5M competition. Learn more in this piece from The Quantum Insider at the link below. ⬇️ thequantuminsider.com/2025/10/21/x...
#Quantum #QuantumComputing
#Quantum #QuantumComputing
XPRIZE's Quantum For Real-World Impact Announces Semi-Finalists
XPRIZE has named 20 Semifinalists in its $5 million Quantum Applications competition, recognizing teams developing quantum algorithms.
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November 18, 2025 at 11:08 PM
Meet our XPRIZE #QuantumApplications Semifinalists! ⚛️ ICYMI—we recently announced the 20 Semifinalist teams that are moving forward in the $5M competition. Learn more in this piece from The Quantum Insider at the link below. ⬇️ thequantuminsider.com/2025/10/21/x...
#Quantum #QuantumComputing
#Quantum #QuantumComputing
A group of high school students is helping tackle one of the world’s biggest problems – destructive wildfires. 🔥 @nbcbayarea.com covered #XPRIZEWildfire Autonomous Wildfire Response Track Semifinalist team Wildfire Quest’s work. Check it out here. ⬇️ www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/b...
#wildfires
#wildfires
San Jose students advance in XPRIZE competition with wildfire firefighting system
Team Wildfire Quest from Valley Christian High School has advanced to the semifinal round of the XPRIZE Wildfire competition.
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November 17, 2025 at 5:05 PM
A group of high school students is helping tackle one of the world’s biggest problems – destructive wildfires. 🔥 @nbcbayarea.com covered #XPRIZEWildfire Autonomous Wildfire Response Track Semifinalist team Wildfire Quest’s work. Check it out here. ⬇️ www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/b...
#wildfires
#wildfires
Testing for the #XPRIZEWildfire Autonomous Wildfire Response Track continues! 🔥 Team Pyr-Stop demonstrated an autonomous suppression drop in Bristol, UK, using a commercial water container, showcasing progress toward an integrated detection and response system.
#wildfire #wildfires #technology
#wildfire #wildfires #technology
November 14, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Testing for the #XPRIZEWildfire Autonomous Wildfire Response Track continues! 🔥 Team Pyr-Stop demonstrated an autonomous suppression drop in Bristol, UK, using a commercial water container, showcasing progress toward an integrated detection and response system.
#wildfire #wildfires #technology
#wildfire #wildfires #technology
Efforts to remove carbon dioxide at scale continue to accelerate. 🌎 At #TrellisImpact25, our #XPRIZECarbonRemoval session explored how durable #carbonremoval can scale from innovation to gigatonne deployment, and the challenges and opportunities shaping its future.
@trellisgroup.bsky.social
@trellisgroup.bsky.social
November 13, 2025 at 11:19 PM
Efforts to remove carbon dioxide at scale continue to accelerate. 🌎 At #TrellisImpact25, our #XPRIZECarbonRemoval session explored how durable #carbonremoval can scale from innovation to gigatonne deployment, and the challenges and opportunities shaping its future.
@trellisgroup.bsky.social
@trellisgroup.bsky.social
One of the many highlights of #TrellisImpact25 was Anousheh Ansari taking the stage as a keynote speaker. She shared her story, as well as the story of XPRIZE, reminding the audience that the path to solving our greatest challenges begins with courage and collaboration.
@trellisgroup.bsky.social
@trellisgroup.bsky.social
November 12, 2025 at 5:03 PM
One of the many highlights of #TrellisImpact25 was Anousheh Ansari taking the stage as a keynote speaker. She shared her story, as well as the story of XPRIZE, reminding the audience that the path to solving our greatest challenges begins with courage and collaboration.
@trellisgroup.bsky.social
@trellisgroup.bsky.social
We were proud to partner with #XPRIZERainforest second-place winner, Map of Life, on the Zendarium at #TrellisImpact25. 🌿 The immersive experience brought the sounds, sights, and scents of the #rainforest to life, reminding us why protecting nature matters.
#biodiversity
@trellisgroup.bsky.social
#biodiversity
@trellisgroup.bsky.social
November 11, 2025 at 5:27 PM
We were proud to partner with #XPRIZERainforest second-place winner, Map of Life, on the Zendarium at #TrellisImpact25. 🌿 The immersive experience brought the sounds, sights, and scents of the #rainforest to life, reminding us why protecting nature matters.
#biodiversity
@trellisgroup.bsky.social
#biodiversity
@trellisgroup.bsky.social
The #XPRIZEWildfire team recently visited Anduril during semifinals testing. The prize operations team got a look at Anduril’s HQ and saw a demonstration of their integrated system. Their solution worked autonomously and delivered suppression materials in multiple demos.
#wildfire #wildfires
#wildfire #wildfires
November 7, 2025 at 5:09 PM
The #XPRIZEWildfire team recently visited Anduril during semifinals testing. The prize operations team got a look at Anduril’s HQ and saw a demonstration of their integrated system. Their solution worked autonomously and delivered suppression materials in multiple demos.
#wildfire #wildfires
#wildfire #wildfires
Leaders in the #healthspan field joined together at the Biomarkers of Aging Consortium Conference to advance the mission of establishing reliable biomarkers for longevity interventions. @jamienjustice.bsky.social, PhD hosted a session on immune biomarkers and discussed #XPRIZEHealthspan.
#health
#health
November 6, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Leaders in the #healthspan field joined together at the Biomarkers of Aging Consortium Conference to advance the mission of establishing reliable biomarkers for longevity interventions. @jamienjustice.bsky.social, PhD hosted a session on immune biomarkers and discussed #XPRIZEHealthspan.
#health
#health
At #TrellisImpact25, we hosted our Moonshot Makers session to explore how XPRIZE’s competition model can accelerate climate and nature solutions. 🌎 Map of Life’s Walter Jetz and XPRIZE’s Kev Marriott discussed standardizing conservation data for greater impact.
#climate #nature
#climate #nature
November 5, 2025 at 5:20 PM
At #TrellisImpact25, we hosted our Moonshot Makers session to explore how XPRIZE’s competition model can accelerate climate and nature solutions. 🌎 Map of Life’s Walter Jetz and XPRIZE’s Kev Marriott discussed standardizing conservation data for greater impact.
#climate #nature
#climate #nature
Have you seen our latest report? 🌎 ICYMI – we partnered with BCG to analyze data from the 20 #XPRIZECarbonRemoval Finalists, revealing six insights on how CDR companies plan to scale, and the risks they may face. Learn more: https://xprize.org/news/xprize-carbon-removal-bcg-report
#carbonremoval
#carbonremoval
November 4, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Have you seen our latest report? 🌎 ICYMI – we partnered with BCG to analyze data from the 20 #XPRIZECarbonRemoval Finalists, revealing six insights on how CDR companies plan to scale, and the risks they may face. Learn more: https://xprize.org/news/xprize-carbon-removal-bcg-report
#carbonremoval
#carbonremoval
Hopeful. Mind-expanding. Purposeful. Those are just some of the many ways to describe #Visioneering. We were able to get all three top prize ideas funded at this year’s event. Our prizes prove philanthropy can deliver 60x ROI in global impact. Learn more: www.xprize.org/news/impact-...
#Innovation
#Innovation
November 3, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Hopeful. Mind-expanding. Purposeful. Those are just some of the many ways to describe #Visioneering. We were able to get all three top prize ideas funded at this year’s event. Our prizes prove philanthropy can deliver 60x ROI in global impact. Learn more: www.xprize.org/news/impact-...
#Innovation
#Innovation
Innovation is in action at #XPRIZEWildfire Autonomous Wildfire Response Track Semifinals testing! The prize operations team joined team Aerowatch at the Barcelona Drone Center in Moià, Spain. Aerowatch is envisioning a “system of systems” to detect and suppress wildfires.
#wildfire #wildfires
#wildfire #wildfires
October 31, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Innovation is in action at #XPRIZEWildfire Autonomous Wildfire Response Track Semifinals testing! The prize operations team joined team Aerowatch at the Barcelona Drone Center in Moià, Spain. Aerowatch is envisioning a “system of systems” to detect and suppress wildfires.
#wildfire #wildfires
#wildfire #wildfires
2 billion people lack safe drinking water, and the pressure is rising as populations in cities and coasts grow. #XPRIZEWaterScarcity Qualified Teams are developing reliable, affordable, and sustainable #desalination tech to meet this challenge. Learn more: www.xprize.org/competitions...
#water
#water
October 30, 2025 at 4:10 PM
2 billion people lack safe drinking water, and the pressure is rising as populations in cities and coasts grow. #XPRIZEWaterScarcity Qualified Teams are developing reliable, affordable, and sustainable #desalination tech to meet this challenge. Learn more: www.xprize.org/competitions...
#water
#water
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"Our mission is to create an equitable world of abundance. Some may argue that we have abundance today - but it’s not equitable." - Anousheh Ansari, CEO, @xprize.org at #TrellisImpact 🌎
October 29, 2025 at 9:24 PM
"Our mission is to create an equitable world of abundance. Some may argue that we have abundance today - but it’s not equitable." - Anousheh Ansari, CEO, @xprize.org at #TrellisImpact 🌎
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“We have to remember we are a planet. Space is part of our ecosystem. If we can find a sustainable way to take advantage of the resources around us, that will make our life better here on Earth,” - Anousheh Ansari, CEO, @xprize.org at Trellis Impact.
October 29, 2025 at 9:21 PM
“We have to remember we are a planet. Space is part of our ecosystem. If we can find a sustainable way to take advantage of the resources around us, that will make our life better here on Earth,” - Anousheh Ansari, CEO, @xprize.org at Trellis Impact.
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Live at Trellis Impact: “Imagination is one of the most unique gifts we have as human beings,” - Anousheh Ansari, CEO, @xprize.org
October 29, 2025 at 9:14 PM
Live at Trellis Impact: “Imagination is one of the most unique gifts we have as human beings,” - Anousheh Ansari, CEO, @xprize.org
We’re proud to release our new report with BCG analyzing data from the 20 Finalists of #XPRIZECarbonRemoval. Discover how these leading #CDR companies plan to cut costs and scale projects to remove millions of tonnes of CO2 in the next 5-10 years. xprize.org/news/xprize-...
October 29, 2025 at 8:04 PM
We’re proud to release our new report with BCG analyzing data from the 20 Finalists of #XPRIZECarbonRemoval. Discover how these leading #CDR companies plan to cut costs and scale projects to remove millions of tonnes of CO2 in the next 5-10 years. xprize.org/news/xprize-...