GBA Award for Impact and Leadership in Bioeconomy 2025
The GBA Award for Impact and Leadership in Bioeconomy 2025 is organized by the Global Bioeconomy Alliance (GBA). The GBA is a group of leading organizations around the world working together to make the world more sustainable by focusing on bioeconomy (using biological resources for a greener future) and innovative solutions. The award is funded by the Novo Nordisk Foundation, a major organization that supports health and sustainability projects.
What is the purpose of this award?
The goal of the award is to recognize and celebrate people or teams who are making a big impact on the world’s shift toward a sustainable bioeconomy. This could be by developing new green technologies, coming up with innovative solutions to replace harmful practices, or influencing policies that help spread these ideas to a larger scale. The award aims to highlight innovative work that helps us build a future where society and the environment can thrive together.
- Application for: open to individuals or teams from universities, research institutions, or other organizations
- Field: Bioeconomy, Sustainability, Technology Development, Environmental Science, Climate Change Solutions, Policy
- Funding: 1) €15,000 personal prize, 2) €100,000 grant to help fund your research or projects that are related to making the world more sustainable, 3) One-year complimentary membership to the Global Bioeconomy Alliance (GBA) getting access to a global network of experts and resources to help you continue your important work.
- Deadline for application:
Pre-selection phase: April 30, 2025
Final selection phase: June 18, 2025
For more information and documents i.e., guidelines and nomination form, can be found on the Global Bioeconomy Alliance's website.