Tyrese Gibson and Kevin Chou Co-Chair True Zero Global Prize for Sustainability Startups
SparkLabs Group and SparkLabs True Zero have launched the True Zero Global Prize, a $75,000 startup competition aimed at supporting innovators in sustainability, regenerative technologies, and planetary health. The first-place winner will receive $50,000 as a grant, while second place gets $25,000. Tyrese Gibson, an actor and entrepreneur, and Kevin Chou, a serial entrepreneur, have been named co-chairs of the competition to elevate global awareness for startups addressing critical environmental challenges. The initiative aligns with COP31 in Antalya, Türkiye, where winners will be announced on November 15. The judging panel includes 34 leaders from climate, AI, energy, finance, and government sectors. Applications are open until September 28, 2026, for startups worldwide working across priority areas such as carbon reduction, renewable energy, transportation, and more. SparkLabs True Zero is a joint initiative of Net Zero TEKMER and SparkLabs Group, aiming to accelerate sustainable technologies by supporting high-impact founders. The program will be hosted in Türkiye ahead of COP31, emphasizing the country's role as a global sustainability hub.
Topics: climate innovation startups sustainability