2026 Breakthrough Research Prize

2026 Breakthrough Research Prize


OPEN TO ALL CANADIAN RESEARCHERS - APPLY TODAY!


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Calling All Researchers! Calling All Researchers!

The Breakthrough Research Prize, managed by 2degrés, is a national call to action designed to galvanize Canada’s most brilliant minds in the fight against the climate crisis.
By spotlighting and funding bold, high-impact research, the Prize accelerates the development of transformational climate solutions—those capable of shifting systems, not just improving them. 

It supports and celebrates the best and brightest not-for-profit researchers and mission-driven organizations across Canada, providing both critical funding and national recognition at a pivotal moment for climate innovation.

The Breakthrough Research Prize exists to de-risk early-stage ideas, unlock scientific ambition, and propel breakthrough research from concept to real-world impact—ensuring that Canada remains a global leader in climate solutions when it matters most.

Call For Solutions VIEW

$400,000 in Funding!
The prize of $400,000 will be awarded to two (2) winners, in recognition of their work on promising solutions to our climate crisis.


$250,000
Non-dilutive fundings to accelerate research


$150,000
Non-dilutive fundings to accelerate research

Timeline
2026 Breakthrough Research Prize


2025
Applications Open
2026
Applications Close
Top 25 Are Selected To Advance To 2nd Round
Deadline to Submit 2nd Round Detailed Proposals
Top 10 Are Announced
Winners are Announced!