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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
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
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
#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
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
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
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
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
#Quantum computing is moving from theoretical promise toward more evidence-driven, quantitatively grounded pathways — and these teams are leading the way! 🖥️ We’re thrilled to announce the seven XPRIZE #QuantumApplications Finalist teams. Learn more here. xprize.org/news/xprize-...

#QuantumComputing
December 10, 2025 at 5:07 PM
XPRIZE is where bold ideas become real-world breakthroughs. Every $1 invested in competitions unleashes $60 of impact, accelerating solutions globally.

Read the 2025 Impact Report to see how humanity can build a better future together.
www.xprize.org/news/impact-...

#innovation #competition
December 9, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Another #XPRIZEWildfire Autonomous Wildfire Response Track semifinals testing site visit down! Team FlameJackets hosted the prize operations team at their @gatechengineers.bsky.social campus. Their student-led approach uses hybrid drones and coordinated swarms to combat fires more efficiently.
December 5, 2025 at 5:13 PM
#XPRIZEHealthspan hosted an energizing Teams Workshop in Tokyo! 🩺 @jamienjustice.bsky.social, PhD shared what’s ahead for 2026, teams presented their Semifinals progress, and HekaBio CEO and Co-Founder Rob Claar offered insights to Japan’s regulatory pathway for longevity therapeutics.

#healthspan
December 4, 2025 at 5:06 PM
It’s countdown time! ⏰🖥️ Our judges recently met in Geneva for the XPRIZE #QuantumApplications Judging Summit, reviewing all 20 Semifinalists and diving into two days of intense discussion and evaluation as we move closer to announcing our Finalists.

#Quantum #QuantumComputing
December 1, 2025 at 5:09 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
November 25, 2025 at 5:07 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
November 24, 2025 at 5:49 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
November 21, 2025 at 5:06 PM
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
November 19, 2025 at 11:12 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
November 14, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Want to learn more? We just released a new report in collaboration with BCG analyzing data from the 20 #XPRIZECarbonRemoval Finalists. Read the report here. ​​https://xprize.org/news/xprize-carbon-removal-bcg-report

#carbonremoval #CDR
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
November 13, 2025 at 11:19 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
November 12, 2025 at 5:03 PM