The António Champalimaud Vision Award is supported by the ‘Vision 2020 - The Right to Sight’ global initiative for blindness prevention, launched in collaboration with the World Health Organisation and the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (IAPB).

The Award is attributed every year, recognising research contributions in the field of vision and contributions to the relief of vision problems, primarily in developing countries. Productive laboratories/organisations, including collaborative efforts involving groups from more than one institution or domain, can apply for the Award.

The 2023 António Champalimaud Vision Award invites applications and nominations under a widened scope. The Award is enlarged to institutions, organisations and groups that have developed innovations or new technologies with impact on the quality of life of the blind and visually impaired, and which can be accessed by people in the developing world.
 
In addition, and as before, the 2023 Vision Award is open to organisations with outstanding contributions towards the prevention and alleviation of blindness and visual impairment, in developing countries.

Candidates will be considered by a distinguished international jury for the quality and distinction of their work; their achievements and the measurable impact of their pursuit; as well as the enduring amplifying effects of their activities.

The Award jury is composed of a select panel of world-renowned international scientists and outstanding public figures who have dedicated their lives to solving the problems, and meeting the needs, of the developing world.