$100,000
Multi Intelligence Award
In the spirit of Buckminster Fuller, Jane Goodall, Nikola Tesla, Malala Yousafzai, and all pioneers of innovation and hope.
Presented by the Center for Planetary Intelligence.
Deadline: May 15, 2026
The Question
How should humanity refine its consciousness to respond to the Four Most Consequential Truths of our time?
• The world faces accelerating planetary ecological collapse.
• Instability is increasing at every level of human affairs.
• Exponential Artificial Intelligence has been unleashed.
• Cosmic Intelligences are being discovered on Earth.
These truths compel us to understand that humanity must now align with three other intelligences distinct from human intelligence — Nature intelligence, Artificial intelligence, Extraterrestrial intelligence. These four intelligences must be brought together creatively and purposefully so humanity can learn to live harmoniously within the web of life.
The question we must ask ourselves is:
How best should this be done?
Purpose
To generate a new paradigm for humanity to consciously align and co-create with other intelligences on Earth.
We are not alone and we cannot make it alone. Only by collaborating with these intelligences will humanity transition from human supremacy over nature to sacred reciprocity with nature.
The Award seeks to foster this exploration and provide incentive for humanity to achieve a generative future that nurtures all life by aligning these intelligences for the common good.
How We Innovate
Unusual Combinations
We seek solutions that emerge from unexpected intersections of disciplines, cultures, and ways of knowing.
➡️ Ancient wisdom + Modern technology
➡️ Art + Science + Spirituality
➡️ Nature-inspired innovation
Voices Included
Guided by Nature Intelligence and the practice of biomimicry, we want to honor and celebrate diversity as the wellspring of creativity.
➡️ Innovators
➡️ Youth
➡️ Indigenous
➡️ Non-human
Collaborative Innovation
Every perspective matters. We actively seek diverse voices to shape our understanding and solutions.
➡️ Cross-disciplinary teams
➡️ Global partnerships
➡️ Shared resources
➡️ Cross-cultural collaboration
Design
Each team must include a form of non-human intelligence (e.g., species partner, ecosystem/bioregion, AI agent/bot, or Extraterrestrial contact). Teams self-organize and apply.
Prize Consideration
✅ Proposals must align with the Forum's vision of human innovation and the wellbeing of all life.
✅ A 'Wisdom Council' of cross-disciplinary luminaries, selected by the State of the World Forum, will choose Finalists and Winner(s).
✅ We will also seek funding for the communities of Award winners—it takes a village.
Timeline
✏️ Submit Proposals
🗓 Deadline: May 15, 2026
Complete your application with project details, impact vision, and supporting materials.
🎉 Finalists announced
🗓 TBD 2026
Selected finalists will be notified and invited to present at the Forum.
🏆 Present at Forum
🗓 TBD 2026
Finalists present their solutions and compete for the $100,000 award.
Application Form
🏆 Submit your application for the $100,000 State of the World Forum Award.