What will the Selection Committee be looking for?
- A unique, sustained and outstanding achievement based on strong pure or applied research in any appropriate discipline
- Achievement that addresses at least 2 pillars of sustainability* and demonstrates measurable impact within those particular pillars
- Novelty and feasibility of real-life applications of the research
- Entrepreneurial potential of the research
- Alignment with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
*The 3 pillars of sustainability are as follows:
- Social (Standard of Living, Education, Community, Equal Opportunity)
- Environmental (Natural Resource Use, Environmental Management, Pollution Prevention)
- Economic (Profit, Cost Savings, Economic Growth)