Join us in Washington, D.C. for The 2025 State of the World Forum

$100,000

In the spirit of Buckminster Fuller, Jane Goodall, Nikola Tesla, Malala Yousafzai, and all pioneers of innovation and hope
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Presented in Partnership with Unified Matrix

Deadline November 15, 2025

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THE QUESTION

How should humanity refine its consciousness to respond to the Four Most Consequential Truths of our time?

Ecological Collapse

Environmental degradation and climate disruption threatening planetary systems

Social Instability

Growing inequality, polarization, and breakdown of social cohesion

Artificial Intelligence

Rapid AI advancement reshaping human capability and purpose

Cosmic Intelligence

Expanding awareness of our place in the universe and potential contact
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 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.
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HOW WE INNOVATE

Breaking boundaries through unconventional partnerships and inclusive collaboration

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
  • Cross-cultural collaboration

Voices Included

We seek solutions that emerge from unexpected intersections of disciplines, cultures, and ways of knowing.
  • 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
Form a team
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

Complete your application with project details, impact vision, and supporting materials.
Deadline: November 15, 2025

Finalists announced

Selected finalists will be notified and invited to present at the Forum.
Winter 2025

Present at Forum

Finalists present their solutions and compete for the $100,000 award.
State of the World Forum
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