Green Chemistry Challenge Award
Forecasted
Green Chemistry Challenge Award recognizes companies, researchers, and organizations for chemical technologies that prevent pollution, conserve resources, and deliver environmental and economic benefits.
Funder: American Chemical Society
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027 (Nomination deadline, anticipated)
Funding Amounts: Recognition award: commemorative award for primary sponsors and certificates for contributors
Summary: Recognizes novel green chemistry technologies that reduce hazards and resource use while demonstrating environmental and economic benefits.
Key Information: Winners must present their technologies at the next ACS Green Chemistry & Engineering Conference.
Description
The Green Chemistry Challenge Awards recognize chemical technologies that reduce or eliminate hazardous substances, use less energy and water, and improve product sustainability while demonstrating economic benefits. Established in 1996 by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the annual program is now run by the American Chemical Society and sponsored by its Green Chemistry Institute.
The program recognizes innovation across chemical design, manufacture, use, and disposal, with an emphasis on preventing pollution at its source rather than treating it afterward. Its selection priorities are science and innovation, human health and environmental benefits, and applicability and impact. The 2026 competition introduced seven technology focus areas and additional Small Business, Climate Change, and Academic categories.
