Innovative solutions: the XPRIZE Water Scarcity Competition

Water scarcity is a pressing issue affecting communities worldwide, with 80% of the global population facing its consequences. To address this challenge, the XPRIZE Foundation, known for its groundbreaking initiatives, has introduced the XPRIZE Water Scarcity competition. This initiative, funded by the Mohamed bin Zayed Water Initiative and supported by Elon Musk, offers a total prize purse of $119 million over five years.

The primary objective of this competition is to foster the development of reliable, sustainable, and affordable seawater desalination systems. While our planet is predominantly covered by water, only a minuscule fraction of it is readily available for human consumption. With the global population expected to reach 8 billion by 2030, urgent action is needed to ensure access to clean water.