Become a catalyst for positive change
We stand at the brink of irreversible tipping points that define the health of our planet. By investing in the Frontiers Planet Prize, you defend our future and become a part of the green renaissance our world so desperately needs.
Donations are essential to scaling the reach and impact of scientific breakthroughs. In just three years, the Frontiers Planet Prize has already achieved scientific consensus on 62 critical planetary breakthroughs, paving the way for a brighter, more sustainable future.
But there’s so much more work to be done.
Reveal critical breakthroughs
Identifying and building consensus on scientific discoveries will help to keep the world within planetary boundaries.
Foster global consensus
Ensure faster deployment of validated science across technology, policy, and industry.
Expand the reach of science
Enable 10 million scientists, including more countries, universities, and researchers, to expand the reach and impact of their work.
Focus funding where it’s needed
Direct funds towards science that has gained consensus.
Drive economic transformation
Help turn an impending loss of trillions into a potential gain of trillions in global GDP.
Become a transformative partner
Together, we can create a future where scientific breakthroughs lead to planetary prosperity for all.
Join us in making a lasting impact on our planet and its people
The butterfly effect
The impact of the prize beyond academia
How donations are used
Your donation will directly fund the prize money, awarded as research grants to outstanding scientists driving solutions for a healthy planet.
Here are just some of the past innovations showing the difference your donation can make:
Jian Feng Ma
1st edition
Japan
A Japanese laureate engineered rice capable of growing in polluted environments without absorbing heavy metals, ensuring food security in regions affected by industrial contamination.
Edward Kolodziej
1st edition
United States
An American scientist identified a toxic compound in car tires that leaches into rivers and kills fish, driving policy changes in tire manufacturing to protect aquatic ecosystems.
Mark New & Petra Holden
Joint champions, 1st edition
South Africa
South African winners determined which invasive plant species should be removed to reboot biodiversity and restore freshwater streams, providing a clear strategy for ecosystem recovery worldwide.
Baojing Gu
1st Edition
China
A Chinese laureate reduced ammonia emissions from fertilizers, sparking investments in agricultural technologies that enhance yields while protecting the atmosphere.
Mustafa Sahmaran
2nd edition
Turkey
A Turkish scientist developed a novel chemical process to enhance carbonation in cement production, allowing built environments to act more effectively as carbon sinks, offsetting the emissions produced during cement production.
Minik Rosing
2nd edition
Denmark
A Danish laureate revealed the potential of spreading powdered volcanic rock on agricultural lands. This innovative process can enrich soil nutrients, reduce pH levels in rivers and oceans, and act as a massive carbon sink. If globally applied, this single discovery alone could reduce atmospheric carbon by as much as 20%.
Paul Behrens
1st edition
Netherlands
A Dutch champion highlighted how adopting sustainable dietary practices, such as reducing meat consumption in high income nations could cut global emissions by 10-20%. This change would also protect biodiversity, mitigate climate change, equivalent to removing 500 million cars from the road.
Pedro Jaureguiberry
2nd edition
Argentina
An Argentinian scientist conducted a global assessment that show that 60% of biodiversity loss is driven by land use change, including deforestation, urbanization and industrial agriculture. His work showed that through enforcing integrated land-use and resource management policies, together with pollution reduction strategies, biodiversity loss can be reversed with more ecosystems protected.
Peter Haase
2nd edition
Germany
A German champion examined the recovery of freshwater biodiversity across Europe showing that recovery plateaued in areas affected by human activities, such as the construction of dams, urbanization and farming. The study showed how policy acts as an effective mitigation strategy to improve freshwater biodiversity protection.
Invest in healthy lives on a healthy planet
A donation is more than just support – you’ll be making a lasting impact on the planet we all call home and all life on it.
$100’000
Bronze Partner
Recognition on the Prize’s website and publications.
Invitations to participate in key events, including the prestigious annual awards ceremony.
Opportunity to support a specific country’s national competition or area of sustainability research.
$500’000
Gold Partner
Prominent recognition as a major supporter of the Prize on all media platforms and event materials.
Priority invitations to events, including exclusive networking opportunities with leading scientists, policymakers, and industry leaders.
The option to fund targeted follow up initiatives aligned with your organizational mission, such as supporting breakthroughs in specific planetary boundaries.
$1’000’000
Platinum Partner
Top-tier recognition as a primary benefactor of the Prize across global media and communication channels.
Exclusive access to the Frontiers Research Foundation’s leadership and laureates to discuss the intersection of science and strategy.
Opportunity to co-host events that align with the Prize’s mission and showcase your commitment to sustainability leadership.
Tax deductible
The Frontiers Research Foundation operates under Swiss public utility status, supervised by Swiss public authorities. Your donation will be tax-deductible in Switzerland, and may be eligible for tax benefits in other countries, depending on local regulations. Donors will receive a certificate for their records.
Become a donor and invest in a sustainable tomorrow
To express your support, please complete the form below. Our team will respond, with a view to inviting you to meet directly with Prof Henry Markram, President of the Frontiers Research Foundation and Prof Jean-Claude Burgelman, Director of the Frontiers Planet Prize.
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