Elevate Prize

Can your work elevate humanity and inspire others to act as engines for social good? 

From 2020-21, The Elevate Prize Foundation and MIT Solve came together to seek leaders and role models around the world—global heroes—with energy, ideas, solutions, and results that can elevate humanity, inspire movements, mobilize people, and catalyze positive, transformational change.

Over two years, $10 million in funding was awarded to a radically diverse group of leaders, including five fellows and 20 winners, who are tackling the most urgent issues of our time around the world. In addition to funding, winners received critical professional development services and connections to a powerful network of influencers, industry leaders, and subject-matter experts.

Featured Judges

• Yo Yo Ma, Cellist, Curator of the MIT Solve Arts and Culture Mentorship Prize

• Stephanie Mehta, Editor-in-chief, Fast Company

• María Elena Salinas, Independent Journalist; News Contributor, CBS

• Yang Lan, Chairperson, Sun Media Group

• Chef José Andrés, Founder, World Central Kitchen

 Results

• In 2020 and 2021, the Elevate Prize received 2,570 applications, headquartered in 215 countries

• 20 finalists and 10 winners each year

• $10 million total in prize funding, professional development services, and connections to a powerful network of influencers, industry leaders, and subject-matter experts.