Wildly Improbable Prize

An award for ideas that at first appear unlikely, eccentric, or impossible, yet open real paths forward. The Wildly Improbable Prize invites entries that cross the boundaries of art and science, rewarding creativity, invention, and the courage to imagine otherwise.

Projects may take the form of experiments, designs, performances, or proposals that combine curiosity with rigorous thinking. Submissions are welcome from schools, universities, independent researchers, and intergenerational teams. The focus is less on immediate feasibility and more on the spark of originality that could alter how we see the world. The prize affirms that improbable ideas often precede breakthroughs, and that invention flourishes where imagination and inquiry meet - future.science