Macquarie Community Resilience Prize 2026

📝 About MIT Solve Macquarie Community Resilience Prize

The Macquarie Community Resilience Prize identifies and scales high-impact, technology-driven solutions that protect communities from the escalating risks of climate change. By combining significant financial capital with corporate mentorship, the program strengthens local ecosystems against environmental and economic instability.

🎁 Benefits of MIT Solve Macquarie Community Resilience Prize

Winners receive a comprehensive package designed for institutional scaling:

• Financial Award: Access to a US$1,000,000 prize pool. Individual grants range from US$50,000 to US$250,000.
• Needs Assessment: A tailored call to identify specific organizational hurdles.
• Executive Coaching: Professional leadership development for the team.
• Mentorship Matchmaking: Direct access to Macquarie Group employees for technical and business guidance.
• Resource Access: Specialized workshops and long-term impact resources.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

The prize is open to a variety of organizational structures, provided they meet specific geographic and technical criteria.

Eligible Organizations:

• Non-Profit Organizations and NGOs.
• Social Enterprises and For-Profit companies.
• Academic Institutions and Research Centers.
• Hybrid Models combining social and commercial goals.

📅 Application Date and Process

Steps to Apply:

1. Confirm Stage: Ensure your solution is at the pilot stage with active deployment or data.
2. Select Region: Define your impact in Brazil, Australia, or the Pacific Islands.
3. Form Partnerships: If working with the public sector, establish a non-government lead.
4. Draft Proposal: Clearly articulate how your technology reduces climate risk or develops the workforce.
5. Submit Online: Complete the English-language application through the official prize portal.

⏰ Application Deadline

25 February, 2026

🔗 Application Portal

• View details of the MIT Solve Macquarie Community Resilience Prize.
• Apply for the prize via the official application portal.

• Winners receive a comprehensive package designed for institutional scaling:
• Financial Award: Access to a US$1,000,000 prize pool. Individual grants range from US$50,000 to US$250,000.
• Needs Assessment: A tailored call to identify specific organizational hurdles.
• Executive Coaching: Professional leadership development for the team.
• Mentorship Matchmaking: Direct access to Macquarie Group employees for technical and business guidance.
• Resource Access: Specialized workshops and long-term impact resources.