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The Nine Dots Prize

@ninedotsprize.org

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We’re a book prize for a book that hasn’t been written yet. Every two years we ask a thought-provoking question, the best response wins $100,000 + a book deal.

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@ninedotsprize.orgOct 9, 2026, 8:00 AM

The question is here!

For the sixth cycle of the Nine Dots Prize, we’re asking:

Who gains from saving nature?

We’re looking for bold, original responses from across disciplines and the globe. The winner receives $100,000 and a book deal.

Find out more: ninedotsprize.org

@ninedotsprize.orgOct 8, 2026, 7:59 AM

Tomorrow, the sixth Nine Dots Prize cycle begins. And with it, we reveal the question that will sit at the centre of our search for an original response. 24 hours to go...

@ninedotsprize.orgOct 2, 2026, 11:03 AM

Our first of two special anniversary podcast episodes explored the questions we might ask over the next decade. Ahead of next week’s question reveal, this following episode we turn to how we might answer them, with previous Nine Dots Prize winners Annie Zaidi, Trish Lorenz, and Joanna Kusiak.

@ninedotsprize.orgOct 2, 2026, 8:04 AM

One week to go. On Friday 9th October, we’ll reveal the question at the heart of the sixth Nine Dots Prize Cycle. One new question. $100,000. A book deal, and an invitation to think beyond the obvious. More to share next week!

@ninedotsprize.orgOct 1, 2026, 7:57 AM

October will be an important month for the Nine Dots Prize as we look to celebrate our tenth anniversary and launch our sixth prize cycle. We will also look ahead to the publication of Grace Huckins book, The Prediction Revolution. Be sure to sign up to our newsletter to stay up to date!

@ninedotsprize.orgSep 18, 2026, 11:29 AM

Watch the full episode here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Wgr...

@ninedotsprize.orgSep 18, 2026, 11:29 AM

Three thinkers. Three different fields. In our latest podcast episode, we sat down with three of our brilliant Board members, Dr Linda Yueh CBE, Professors J Jarpa Dawuni and Riccardo Rebonato to consider why questions are important and how the board selects its big questions and ideas.

@ninedotsprize.orgSep 9, 2026, 9:00 AM

One month to go! In one month, the next Nine Dots Prize cycle begins - and we’ll reveal the new question at its centre. A new question. A new search for the best original response. And a $100,000 prize and book deal for the winner. More soon.

@ninedotsprize.orgSep 7, 2026, 1:43 PM

This October, we’re marking ten years of the Nine Dots Prize!

To celebrate, we’re bringing together board members and previous winners to look forward to the questions that we think will be of utmost relevance and importance over the next ten years.

Book your tickets here: luma.com/lz1ipqnn

@ninedotsprize.orgSep 3, 2026, 3:46 PM

Which questions will matter in ten years’ time?

Our latest podcast brings three Nine Dots Prize board members together to look beyond and consider the ‘big questions’ we should be asking next.

Watch: www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Wgr...
Listen: ninedotsprize.libsyn.com

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