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From early detection to real-time intelligence, technology is transforming how we tackle wildfires. Last week, we announced the #XPRIZEWildfire Autonomous Wildfire Response Track Finalists with @pacificgaselectric.bsky.social—bringing teams together for meaningful dialogue, insights, and connection.

What does it take to be an XPRIZE #QuantumApplications Finalist?🤔🖥️

The Finalist cohort proved that quantum is moving from theory to real-world impact. Think you’re ready to compete? Learn more about Wildcard Registration here. xprize.org/news/from-pr...

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The @xprize.org #QuantumApplications Wildcard Registration is officially open! This entry point is built for teams who have highly developed, evaluation ready work and are ready to compete at the Phase I Finalist bar and advance into Phase II.
The deadline is March 4. xprize.org/news/xprize-...

Have you heard?! We have our XPRIZE #QuantumApplications Finalists! 🖥️ These seven Finalists demonstrated evidence-based arguments for quantum advantage. We’re excited to see their progress in this next phase of the competition. Learn more: xprize.org/news/xprize-...

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XPrize Contest Sparks New Approaches to Wildfire Control Can drones really extinguish wildfires in just 10 minutes? Discover the innovative approach by UMD's Crossfire team.

One year after Los Angeles’s most destructive wildfires, the question isn’t if we need new tools, it’s how fast we can spur innovation. Learn how #XPRIZEWildfire is turning breakthrough tech into real-world impact in this @spectrum.ieee.org article. ⬇️ spectrum.ieee.org/wildfire-dro...

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Ovaries Could Unlock Secrets of Longevity Scientists are targeting the organ to try to slow down aging. Will it work?

Ovarian aging impacts far more than fertility—it’s deeply tied to overall #healthspan. Read this TIME article featuring Dr. @jamienjustice.bsky.social on how XPRIZE is driving innovation to close research gaps and develop better tools to detect ovarian disfunction. ⬇️ time.com/collections/...

YouTube video by XPRIZE How Groundbreaking Tech Aims to Help Firefighters | LA Wildfire Anniversary #shorts

Today marks one year since Los Angeles faced the most catastrophic wildfires in its history. We’re grateful to all the first responders who bravely stepped in, and we continue to send our support to everyone affected as they rebuild. youtube.com/shorts/ySHx7...

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#XPRIZEWildfire Autonomous Wildfire Response Track semifinals testing has come to a close! The prize operations team wrapped up with a site visit to Team Data Blanket. Data Blanket showcased how their drone swarm detects, validates, and responds to fires in real time.

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What does rigorous, evidence-based quantum progress look like?🖥️ The XPRIZE #QuantumApplications Finalists announced at Q2B25 mark a shift from theory to evidence-driven pathways. At the event, they engaged with industry leaders, investors, and researchers to accelerate impact.

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Kathrin Spendier leads a multimillion-dollar quantum competition

In search of better work–life balance, @spendier.bsky.social gave up her job as a tenured physics professor and looked for jobs in industry. The transition required repackaging her skills. She now runs @xprize.org’s competition in quantum applications. #whatcanphysicistsdo

#Quantum computing is moving from theoretical promise toward more evidence-driven, quantitatively grounded pathways — and these teams are leading the way! 🖥️ We’re thrilled to announce the seven XPRIZE #QuantumApplications Finalist teams. Learn more here. xprize.org/news/xprize-...

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Testing for the #XPRIZEWildfire Autonomous Wildfire Response Track continues! 🔥 Team Pyr-Stop demonstrated an autonomous suppression drop in Bristol, UK, using a commercial water container, showcasing progress toward an integrated detection and response system.

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Efforts to remove carbon dioxide at scale continue to accelerate. 🌎 At #TrellisImpact25, our #XPRIZECarbonRemoval session explored how durable #carbonremoval can scale from innovation to gigatonne deployment, and the challenges and opportunities shaping its future.

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One of the many highlights of #TrellisImpact25 was Anousheh Ansari taking the stage as a keynote speaker. She shared her story, as well as the story of XPRIZE, reminding the audience that the path to solving our greatest challenges begins with courage and collaboration.

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We were proud to partner with #XPRIZERainforest second-place winner, Map of Life, on the Zendarium at #TrellisImpact25. 🌿 The immersive experience brought the sounds, sights, and scents of the #rainforest to life, reminding us why protecting nature matters.

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Hopeful. Mind-expanding. Purposeful. Those are just some of the many ways to describe #Visioneering. We were able to get all three top prize ideas funded at this year’s event. Our prizes prove philanthropy can deliver 60x ROI in global impact. Learn more: www.xprize.org/news/impact-...

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Congratulations on being selected as a Semifinalist in the competition!

We’re proud to reveal the XPRIZE #QuantumApplications Semifinalists! 🖥️ Narrowed down from 133 submissions, these 20 Semifinalist teams are helping to bring quantum algorithm innovation from concept toward real-world capability. Learn more here: www.xprize.org/prizes/qc-ap...

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Congratulations on being selected as a Semifinalist in the competition!

YouTube video by XPRIZE These Incredible Innovators Are Helping to Scale Global Water Access 🤯💧 #shorts

Imagine a future where clean water is readily and easily accessible to all, enhancing communities worldwide and safeguarding marine ecosystems. 💧The #XPRIZEWaterScarcity Qualified Teams are driving solutions to make that a reality. Learn more: xprize.org/prizes/water...

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Scientists Build Quantum Computer That Snaps Together Like LEGOs A modular quantum processor design shows ~99% fidelity. It paves the way for scalable quantum computing. What do children’s building blocks and quantum computing have in common? The answer is modulari...

Quantum computing meets building blocks. 🖥️ Researchers have developed a modular design with superconducting qubits that achieves ~99% efficient inter-module operations, making scalable, reconfigurable quantum systems possible. Learn more.⬇️ scitechdaily.com/scientists-b...

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Can’t wait for @xprize.org #Visioneering! 💡 It’s always inspiring to be surrounded by people passionate about solving big global challenges. We’ll be discussing, debating, and voting on bold ideas that could become the next XPRIZE. Join me: bit.ly/3HBNhCr

Nobel Prize Laureate Roger Penrose, Yvette Fuentes, and myself, request your help in order to save an archive of incredible scientific and historical value. Please raise awareness by *sharing*, or *contribute*:

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YouTube video by XPRIZE These 3 Innovations Are Driving the Future of Healthy Aging 🤯 | XPRIZE Healthspan #shorts

It’s #HealthyAgingMonth! From sci-fi dreams to reality, genetics and medicine are opening the door to healthier decades ahead. Mapping cellular hallmarks of aging and testing therapies like rapamycin are helping us discover how to slow the aging process. Learn more. ⬇️ www.youtube.com/shorts/YNtxG...

Innovation and collaboration defined the #XPRIZEWaterScarcity Track A Team Summit last week. 50+ teams came together at the XPRIZE Canada Hub at @ucalgary.bsky.social for insightful panels, team presentations, and networking. Stay tuned as we announce the Qualified Teams at #ClimateWeekNYC!

Semifinals testing is in full swing for the #XPRIZEWildfire Autonomous Wildfire Response Track, and we kicked it off with Team Ember Flash Aerospace! 🔥 The team gave live demonstrations and showcased their tech, including a drone, quadcopter, and camera and sensors.

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Quantum computing could transform society—but how do we turn promise into practice? 🖥️ XPRIZE #QuantumApplications is challenging innovators to develop #quantum algorithms for real-world problems. Read more in
@spendier.bsky.social's HAUS interview: infinitefrontiers.io/conversation...

YouTube video by Google Quantum AI XPRIZE Quantum Applications | Google Quantum AI

Imagine if #quantumcomputers could predict the activity and safety of drug molecules in the human body, or allow for more accurate modeling of new battery designs. XPRIZE #QuantumApplications aims to make that a reality. Learn about the competition. ⬇️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=XLBI...

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