Verizon Disaster Resilience Prize
How can technology-driven solutions enable communities in the United States to prepare for, respond to, and recover from weather-related disasters, ensuring resilience for vulnerable communities?
Applications to the Prize are now closed. Learn more about the 2025 finalists below!
2025 Verizon Disaster Resilience Prize Finalists
Now announcing the finalists of the Verizon Disaster Resilience Prize! Meet the teams transforming how we prepare for, withstand, and recover from weather-related disasters across the U.S.
From AI-powered early warning systems to tools that empower frontline responders, these solutions are building stronger, safer, more resilient communities. Stay tuned for Verizon's winner selections!
Overview
Verizon and MIT Solve are excited to announce the Verizon Disaster Resilience Prize.
The Prize seeks exceptional solutions that strengthen disaster resilience in the United States. The Verizon Disaster Resilience Prize has a particular interest in solutions that:
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1Enhance early warning systems and disaster preparedness
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2Improve emergency response and resource coordination
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3Strengthen infrastructure and protect vulnerable communities
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4Support long-term recovery and community resilience after weather-related disasters
Verizon Disaster Resilience Prize Timeline
Prize launches
Prize closes
Applicant screening
Finalists selected
Finalists pitch to prize judges
Winner Announcement
$1,000,000 in prize funding
$1,000,000 in prize funding will be distributed evenly among four solutions working in the United States. Do you have an innovative solution working to improve disaster resilience in the US?