Entries are now open for the iF Social Impact Prize to support projects that contribute to improving their society.Entries are now open for the iF Social Impact Prize to support projects that contribute to improving their society.
If you work towards achieving one or more of the UN Sustainable Development Goals, your project is eligible.
Categories
All submissions should be in line with the 15 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
No Poverty
Since 1990, extreme poverty rates have been cut by 50%. But one in five people in developing regions still live on less than $1.90 a day.
Zero Hunger
It is time to rethink how they grow, share and consume their food if they are to nourish today
Goodhealth and Well-Being
Sustainable development depends on ensuring healthy lives. More efforts are needed to raise life expectancy.
Quality Education
Basic literacy skills have improved tremendously, yet bolder efforts are needed for achieving universal education goals.
Gender Equality
Equality for women and girls is not only a fundermental human right, it will fuel sustainable economies and benefit societies at large.
Clean Water and Sanitation
Due to poor infrastructure, millions of people die from diseases associated with inadequate water supply, sanitation and hygiene.
Affordable and Clean Energy
The goal is universal access to modern energy services, improved efficiency and more renewable energy sources.
Decent Work and Economic Growth
The creation of quality jobs will remain a major challenge for almost all economies well into the future.
Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
Without technology and innovation, industrialization will not happen, and without industrialization, development will not happen.
Reduced Inequalities
To reduce inequality, policies should be universal in paying attention to the needs of disadvantaged and marginalized populations.
Sustainable Cities and Communities
Cities enable people to advance socially and economically, but some cities face congestion, a shortage of adequate housing and declining infrastructure.
Responsible Consumption and Production
Responsible consumption and production aims at “doing more and better with less”, resource and energy efficiency and access to a better quality of life for all.
Climate Action
Climate change is now affecting every country on every continent, disrupting national economies and affecting lives.
Life below Water
Careful management of this essential global resource is a key feature of a sustainable future.
Life on Land
Forests cover 30% of the Earth’s surface and are key to combating climate change, protecting biodiversity and the homes of the indigenous population.
Benefits
If your project is selected for the iF Social Impact Prize, you can benefit from advantages which help to boost your project:
Prize Money: Your project will be supported with a share of EUR 100,000 in prize money
Your Project: 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 designinterested public.
Winner Certificate: Projects selected by the jury receive an individual Winner Certificate.
Updates: You can update your project with latest videos, photos or news.
Eligibility Criteria
Companies, design studios, NGOs, foundations, public and other organizations, social enterprises and entrepreneurs are welcome to submit. Student concepts cannot be accepted.
Student concepts will not be accepted.
Your project should already be established and you can apply with the same project a maximum of two times.
