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USD $2M total across 5 regions (~$200K-$400K per region). Regional prizes: Gold, Silver, Bronze + Grand Prize
The world's most significant competition for sustainable design and construction, now in its 8th cycle. USD $2M total prize pool distributed across 5 global regions (Asia Pacific, Europe, Latin America, Middle East & Africa, North America). The Middle East & Africa region awards prizes for sustainable construction projects demonstrating innovation in materials, methods, and community impact. Projects range from architecture and urban planning to infrastructure and landscape design.
Regional Prizes
Gold, Silver, and Bronze awards in the Middle East & Africa region
Grand Prize
Regional Grand Prize winner recognized at global ceremony
Cash Prize
Share of USD $2M global prize pool
Global Ceremony
2025 winners celebrated at ceremony in Venice, Italy (Nov 20, 2025)
Visibility
Featured on Holcim Foundation platforms, ArchDaily, and global media coverage
Sustainable Construction Innovation
Projects demonstrating innovative approaches to sustainable building materials, construction methods, energy efficiency, and environmental responsibility.
Responsible Urban Development
Architecture and urban planning projects that create livable, resilient cities with community impact and environmental stewardship.
Infrastructure & Landscape
Infrastructure projects integrating sustainability principles — transport, water, energy, public space, and landscape design.
World-class sustainable construction and design projects demonstrating innovation in materials, methods, and community impact. Projects must go beyond standard green building to show genuinely transformative approaches. The Foundation is shifting focus toward responsible urban development and connecting design excellence to real implementation in cities.
I could not verify third-party reporting on what happens after selection for the Middle East & Africa Holcim Foundation Awards cohort beyond the funder’s own materials.
Very limited discoverable third-party applicant experience content surfaced in the available search environment, making it hard to validate how accessible, transparent, or founder-friendly the process feels in practice.; I could not confirm independent reviews from past applicants or winners for the Middle East & Africa track, so applicants may need to rely heavily on official guidance unless they can reach alumni directly.
I could not verify any alumni testimonials, applicant write-ups, or third-party recipient interviews beyond the official Holcim Foundation website using the available search tool, so I can’t responsibly extract practical applicant advice from external sources.
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