XPRIZE-WATER

XPRIZE Water Scarcity

Make at least a million litres of drinking water a day from seawater at the lowest cost, reliably and sustainably, for a year; a second track rewards new materials and methods. Semifinal testing is in late 2026, with winners in 2027 and 2028.

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XPRIZE Water Scarcity

Make at least a million litres of drinking water a day from seawater at the lowest cost, reliably and sustainably, for a year; a second track rewards new materials and methods. Semifinal testing is in late 2026, with winners in 2027 and 2028.

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$119 million XPRIZE

This opportunity is administered outside Ilisium. It is not Ilisium's money and not a promised contributor payout. Current eligibility and prize terms must be checked with the sponsor.

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