- What
- Share of a $1M prize pool; finalists get $100,000–125,000 each to build an MVP in 12 months.
- Who
- Applicants with a demonstrated track record on the challenge they address.
- Latest
- Last call for applications Jun 2026 — 2026–2027 WISE Prize applications closedNewest dated item on its own site · checked Oct 2026
- Timeline
- 2026–27 cycle: finalists announced Q4 2026; MVP Development Program begins January 2027 ↗As published by the programme itself
Checked · October 2026 · wise-qatar.org · How we check ↗
In detail
WISE Prize for Education is a competition prize + accelerator in Qatar. Qatar Foundation's global education innovation prize. A $1M prize pool is split across the top three winners at WISE 13; each finalist receives $100,000–125,000 to build a minimum viable product over 12 months. In the 2024–2025 cycle first place received $500,000.
- Amount
- $1M prize pool for the top three · $100,000–125,000 per finalist over twelve months
- Terms
- No
- Eligibility
- Applicants with a demonstrated track record that supports their ability to address the challenge
- Sectors
- Marginalised and underserved learners, learner wellbeing, culture and language, AI and disruptive technologies, core skills
- Benefits
- 12 months of MVP development support with mentorship and coaching · access to WISE's 60,000+ education community
- Status
- Closed — applications for the 2026–27 cycle closed 27 June 2026 (hard deadline). Finalists announced Q4 2026. Portal: wise-qatar.awardsplatform.com
What the source says
“A $1 million prize pool is split across the top three winners at WISE 13 to support the further scale and evidence-generation of their solutions.”
“Each finalist receives 100-125,000 USD to design and refine their solution”
“Finalist Funding 100-125,000 USD”
“Applications close June 27, 2026”
“Learn more about the 2026-2027 WISE Prize Cycle”
“The world's most prestigious award in education, recognising transformative projects that make a measurable impact on communities worldwide.”
Closing soon on the map
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Compare grants & prizes in Qatar
| Cost | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| WISE Prize for EducationShare of a $1M prize pool; finalists get $100,000–125,000 each to build an MVP in 12 months. | $100,000–125,000 | No equity | Closed |
| FinTech Development Grant (QFTH)Milestone-linked co-funding of up to QAR 1.5M per company (QDB, Dec 2025). | up to QAR 1.5M | No equity | Open |
| QRDI Qatar Open Innovation (QOI)Up to US$100,000 in QRDI funding per challenge for a funded pilot. | up to US$100,000 | Funding per challenge | Closed |
| Innovation Coupon (Qatar Foundation RDI)Grant in three time-limited tiers that take an idea step by step to market. | not published | Grant | Active |
| Qatar–Spain Innovation Program (QASIP)Co-funding up to QAR 1.5M for 1–3 year bilateral Qatar–Spain R&D projects. | up to QAR 1.5M | No equity | Closed |
| QRDI SBIGGrants up to QAR 3M over 3 years, or phased QAR 800K–2.2M funding. | up to QAR 3M | No equity | Closed |
| QRDI Technology Development Grant (TDG)Co-funding up to QAR 10M per project; the company also carries a funding share. | up to QAR 10M | No equity | Closed |
| ROWAD AwardsBusiness award incentives. | not published | No equity | Closed |
| Stars of Science (Qatar Foundation)Qatar Foundation TV innovation competition; its FAQ lists a $300,000 first prize. | not published | Prize money | Closed |
No programmes match these filters.
Highest amount in each programme’s own “What” line. Other currencies converted for sorting only (Gulf pegs; KWD, EUR, GBP approximate).
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Questions founders ask
What does WISE Prize for Education offer?
Share of a $1M prize pool; finalists get $100,000–125,000 each to build an MVP in 12 months.
Does WISE Prize for Education take equity?
No equity — grant.
Is it open now?
No — it is currently closed. The status on this page follows the programme’s own site.
How do I apply?
No application form is published. Its website is the way in.
Sources
Primary source · wise-qatar.org · LinkedIn · linkedin.com/company/world-innovation-summit-for… · Checked October 2026