The U.S. Department of Energy AlgaePrize 2025–2027
This competition invites teams of students from U.S. educational institutions to innovate and develop sustainable solutions for producing and processing algal biofuels and bioproducts, with a total of $250,000 in prizes available.
The AlgaePrize is a national algal-based competition that challenges students to become the next generation of bioeconomy professionals. Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO), the competition aims to develop novel solutions for the production, processing, and new product development of algal biofuels and bioproducts. The competition will span 24 months and is open to teams of two or more students currently enrolled in U.S.-based educational institutions. Students will compete for a total of $250,000 in prize awards and national recognition while shaping the global future of converting algae to biofuels, food, and industrial compounds.
Award Range
$10,000 - $250,000
Total Program Funding
$250,000
Number of Awards
Not specified
Matching Requirement
No
Additional Details
Each finalist team will be awarded $10,000; the five champion teams will be awarded an additional $15,000.
Eligible Applicants
Geographic Eligibility
All
Application Opens
Not specified
Application Closes
September 12, 2025
Grantor
U.S. Department of Energy
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