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30.04.2017
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In 2020, the George Barley Water Prizewill award an unprecedented $10 million to competitors capable ofdeveloping and testing a cost-effective technology for removing excessphosphorus from freshwater bodies on a large scale.
The Prize is currently in Stage 2 and is accepting applications fromthose able to test and prove their phosphorus-removal capabilities inlab conditions for 2 weeks. Applicants will use a provided phosphorusstandard to run their technology (two consecutive weeks processing c. 24litres/hour - see exact specifications in application materials),collect and test samples, then provide evidence supporting theirtechnology. A total of $80,000 will be awarded for Stage 2 in November2017.
Stage 2 is currently open to all organisations who wish to participatein accordance with the Eligibility Criteria, without any pre-assessmentor qualification criteria, and whether or not you submitted to Stage 1.All applicants will need to request a phosphorus standard to enter Stage2 and will follow the submission steps.
Important Deadline: 15 July 2017 is the last day to request your phosphorus standard. We recommend you make your request well in advance of the deadline to allow for ample shipping and testing time.
Read more about Stage 2 of the Prize at barleyprize.com. To assist you in building your Stage 2 submission, review our webinar recording about the judging criteria, application process, and logistical details. Email barleyprize@goverb.com with any questions.
George Barley Water Prize
Stage 2 (lab testing) now Accepting Applications
Deadline for requesting materials 15th July 2017
and then deadline for submitting lab testing results 31st August 2017