Food + Water + Waste

XPRIZE is transforming how we nourish people and sustain the planet, driving breakthrough solutions in these interconnected challenges to build circular systems that secure resources, eradicate waste, eliminate pollution, and power a thriving, equitable future for all.

Competitions

The Vision

We envision a future where humanity unites to build a more sustainable world for all life on Earth: where safe water, sanitation, and hygiene are universal, where nutritious and diverse foods are accessible and affordable, where waste is eliminated through circular, regenerative practices, and where manufacturing systems sustain both people and the planet.

We seek to drive agricultural innovations that not only feed people but restore ecosystems, promote biodiversity, and strengthen human and planetary health. From securing clean, reliable water supplies to reducing food loss and waste, advanced tools are reshaping the way we steward essential resources. Breakthrough approaches to plastics and waste transform pollution into opportunity, while sustainable manufacturing models drive efficiency, reuse, and regenerative design—strengthening economies without depleting natural systems.

In this future, prosperity, equity, and environmental stewardship go hand in hand: empowering communities, restoring balance, and securing a thriving planet for generations to come.

Help us build a future free from hunger, thirst, and waste

Together, we can build a world where everyone has access to clean water and nutritious food, and nothing is wasted. Support XPRIZE today to power the breakthroughs that regenerate the planet, protect resources, and build resilient, equitable food and water systems for all.

Brain Trust

XPRIZE unites visionary innovators, pioneers, and global experts to turn breakthrough ideas into high-impact competitions—accelerating solutions that can restore our planet, advance technology, and create an abundant future for all.

Lauren Greenlee, Ph.D.
Lauren Greenlee, Ph.D. EVP, Food + Water + Waste
Dr. Ali Ahmadalipour
Dr. Ali Ahmadalipour Research Scientist , Google
Ananya Chakravarti
Ananya Chakravarti Chemical Engineer and Biophysicist, Princeton University; Social Impact Fellow, XPRIZE
Dianna Cohen
Dianna Cohen CEO + Co-Founder, Plastic Pollution Coalition
Jill Conklin
Jill Conklin Director and Strategic Officer, Food for Soul
Renaud des Rosiers
Renaud des Rosiers Director of Sustainability, Amy's Kitchen
Dr. Evan Fraser
Dr. Evan Fraser Director, Arrell Food Institute at the University of Guelph
Dr. Sarah Garland
Dr. Sarah Garland Founder and Executive Director, Triple Helix Institute
John Ikeda
John Ikeda Chief Mission Officer, Water Environment Federation
David Katz
David Katz Founder & CEO, Plastic Bank
Allison Lin
Allison Lin Global VP Packaging Sustainability and Chief Circularity Officer, Mars Inc.
Jean-Paul Mugrditchian
Jean-Paul Mugrditchian Business Development & Sales Manager, Technology Division, Setton Farms
Dr. Lenore Newman
Dr. Lenore Newman Director, Food and Agriculture Institute, University of the Fraser Valley
Jodie Ng
Jodie Ng Board member, National Marine Sanctuary Foundation
Dr. Lara Ramdin
Dr. Lara Ramdin Chief Scientist, FoodxClimate
Paul Skoczylas
Paul Skoczylas Director, Private Sector Partnership Service
Dr. Kim Stackhouse-Lawson
Dr. Kim Stackhouse-Lawson Director, Colorado State University AgNext
Lara Stein
Lara Stein Founder Regeneration Consulting, Founder TEDx, Stand Together, Regeneration Consulting
Ana Catalina Suarez
Ana Catalina Suarez Strategy and Innovation Senior Director, The Global Foodbanking Network
William Taing
William Taing Director, Beanstalk AgTech
Hana Uman
Hana Uman Program Officer, The Posner Foundation
Benjamin Von Wong
Benjamin Von Wong Climate Activist + Artist, Unforgettable Labs
Dr. Brad Zamft
Dr. Brad Zamft CEO, Heritable Agriculture

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