Earthshot Frequently Asked Questions
Welcome to the Earthshot FAQs page. Here you'll find everything you need to know about submitting an application through AgriFutures growAG.. As an official nominator, AgriFutures Australia is seeking innovative solutions that have the potential to make a global impact. Learn about key dates, the application process, assessment criteria, and what it takes to become a nominee.
Who is the Official Nominator for The Earthshot Prize?
AgriFutures Australia is an official nominator for The Earthshot Prize, however AgriFutures growAG. will facilitate applications for innovators to nominate themselves.
When do I need to submit my application to growAG.?
AgriFutures growAG. applications will close Monday, 11 November 2024 at 5pm AEDT.
When will I be advised of the outcome of my growAG. application?
We will email all applicants on Thursday, 28 November 2024.
If I am successful, when will AgriFutures Australia submit nominees to The Earthshot Prize?
Nominations are due to The Earthshot Prize on Wednesday, 11 December 2024.
Can I nominate myself for more than one Earthshot category?
The nomination form asks you to identify the primary and secondary Earthshot the solution applies to. If AgriFutures Australia puts you forward as a nominee, based on the information provided, The Earthshot Prize may move you into different Earthshots where they deem it appropriate and where your solution has the best chance of winning. However ultimately nominations can only win in one category.
Do I need to be located within Australia to be nominated by AgriFutures Australia?
We accept applications from international innovations. The Earthshot Prize is seeking a diverse range of nominees including geographically. Noting that applications from the APAC are a priority for AgriFutures Australia.
How will AgriFutures Australia assess my proposal?
Questions asked in the AgriFutures growAG. application aligns with the filters Earthshot looks for in finalists. Weighting for each section for the AgriFutures growAG. application is as follows:
- Potential for global impact 25%
- Stage of solution 25%
- Organisational foundations and diversity 25%
- Relevance to Earthshots and cross-cutting enablers 25%
Before completing your application, we recommend you read the Earthshot Prize Roadmap 2023 to understand what required for each area. You can read the roadmap here.
If I am nominated by AgriFutures Australia, what do I need to do next?
You will need to complete a nomination form sent to you by The Earthshot Prize, the form is designed to be a collaborative process between nominators and nominees.
- Nominators fill in the first part of the form where we identify who/what we are nominating. The nominee will be sent the link to access this form once the nominator submits the first section.
- Nominees complete the second part of the form to answer more detailed questions about the solution. The nominee form should take an estimated 15-20 minutes to complete. Once submitted an official nomination for the 2025 prize year. Nominees must submit their completed form before the final deadline on Wednesday 11 December 2024 to be considered as an official nomination for the 2025 prize year.
The form you will complete as a part of the AgriFutures growAG. process aligns with the filters The Earthshot Prize looks for in finalists. You can use information from this application to include in your Earthshot form. We will also provide you with feedback from our assessment panel and one-on-one support to complete your final application with The Earthshot Prize.
My solution is in an early idea or ideation phase, can I still submit an application?
The Earthshot Prize focuses on solutions that with financial, communications, network and organisational support can rapidly scale or be replicated. This means they must be well beyond the idea stage but may still have development requirements before they are ready to scale their impact. Solutions that have already entered growth stage and are limited only by funding will benefit less from The Earthshot Prize and are therefore less of a focus.
What will I win?
The winners of each Earthshot receive £1 million each to scale their solutions, with 15 Finalists also receiving tailored support from their global alliance of partners.
The Fellowship programme aims to help all 15 Finalists supercharge their growth by unlocking new financial, networking and partnership opportunities. This programme includes a weeklong in-person retreat that provides the perfect opportunity to collaborate and share their ideas for growth. Throughout the Fellowship, specialist coaching and support is provided by organisations from the Global Alliance of expert businesses, NGOs and philanthropists to aid Finalists on their journey towards making a transformational impact.
More details regarding efforts to speed solutions to scale can be found in The Earthshot Prize impact reports and regular news stories on The Earthshot Prize website.