100 solutions for a better present and future
In December, leading world entities will come together at COP28 to address the most pressing challenges of our time. Prototypes for Humanity will feature 100 projects offering practical solutions to the related environmental and social issues.
2023 selected projects will be informed on October 20th
Participation is free and open to students and recent graduates from all disciplines and universities around the world. For this year’s edition, we have received applications from students in leading universities in over 100 countries, across all disciplines of natural sciences, humanities, technology and creative studies.
Showcase
100 top global innovators are invited and subsidized to take part in our international exhibition taking place in Dubai during COP28, the conference uniting the world’s leading entities and people across government, private sector and civil society working towards a better future and planet for everyone.
Awards
$100,000 in prizes are awarded to students and professors across different categories, to celebrate academic excellence. Learn more.
Entrepreneurship Training
All applicants are invited to take part in the multi-phased entrepreneurship training, dedicated to graduates who want to take their projects to market. Selected participants will have the opportunity to work with industry-specific startup experts, and pitch for investors and partners. Learn more.
Collaboration Programme
An initiative enabling professors across different disciplines and countries to exchange knowledge and join efforts towards shared goals. Learn more.