The XPRIZE short story competition invites you to write a short story set twenty years in the future, in which “all of the currently active XPRIZE competitions have been successfully awarded and are shaping the future.”

The XPRIZE competitions are technology focused competitions designed to spur innovation in specific fields, such as robotics.

Short story entries should be between 2,000 and 4,000 words. The winner will receive:

• Roundtrip economy airfare to Tokyo, Japan for you and (1) guest on ANA Airlines* (ARV: $6,000)
• 4 nights’ accommodation in a 4-Star Hotel (ARV: $1,500)
• A check for $1,500 (ARV: $1,500)
• GoPro Hero5 Black 4K video camera (ARV: $400)
• ili Handheld Universal Translator (ARV: $249)
• Membership and access to the acclaimed Science Fiction Advisory Council

The contest is open to writers from around the world, over 18 years of age.

There is no entry fee.

The stories will be judged anonymously, giving all contestants a level playing field.

To learn more, visit the contest website.