Deadline: 30TH May 2026
The iF SOCIAL IMPACT PRIZE – aims to support projects that contribute to our society. The most effective and sustainable projects will be supported with a total of EUR 100,000 each year.
You are welcome to submit initiatives that contribute to solving the most urgent challenges of our time and help to improve conditions – your CSR projects or your active support for a specific aspect of society.
The size of the project does not really matter but the idea, the relevance of the problem, the target groups and the sustainable impact. It should either use design principles in the creation process (i.e. design thinking), design should be part of the DNA of the project (i.e. foster design and creation talent) or the project puts focus on the design of projects elements (i.e. the design of the promotion campaign or project materials).
If you can answer one or more questions with “Yes”, you should enter your project:
- Does it approach or solve a relevant problem?
- Does it reflect moral-ethical standards?
- Does it use design principles?
- Does it create a positive experience?
- Does it balance effort and use value?
Categories
The UN Sustainable Development Goals (1-15). All submissions should be in line with one of the following 15 UN SDGs.
Benefits
- Prize Money – Your project will be supported with a share of EUR 100,000.
- Certificate – Projects selected by the jury receive an individual Certificate.
- iF Design Website – Projects selected by the jury will be shown on the iF Design Website for an unlimited period of time.
- Communication Support – Projects selected by the jury will be introduced to a global design community, media, and the design-interested public.
Eligibility
Companies, design studios, NGOs, foundations, public and other organizations, social enterprises and entrepreneurs are welcome to submit. Student concepts cannot be accepted.
For more information and application.