iF Social Impact Prize 2026 for Social Entrepreneurs (EUR 100,000 Prize)

The iF SOCIAL IMPACT PRIZE supports projects that contribute to improving our society. If you work towards achieving one or more of the UN Sustainable Development Goals, your project is eligible.

Applying is free of charge. Every year iF Design donates EUR 100,000 to support the best projects submitted to the iF SOCIAL IMPACT PRIZE. Your project should already be established and must be related to design (this is now one of the five evaluation criteria). You can apply with the same project a maximum of two times. Student concepts are not accepted.

Projects Categories

All submissions should be in line with one of the following 15 UN SDGs:

1. No poverty
2. Zero hunger
3. Goodhealth and well-being
4. Quality education
5. Gender equality
6. Clean water and sanitation
7. Affordable and clean energy
8. Decent work and economic growth
9. Industry, innovation and infrastructure
10. Reduced inequalities
11. Sustainable cities and communities
12. Responsible consumption and production
13. Climate action
14. Life below water
15. Life on land

Key Benefits

Social projects that are supported with the iF SOCIAL IMPACT PRIZE benefit from this:

• A share of EUR 100,000
• Publication on our iF Design Website
• They will be presented to a global design community, the design-interested public and the media.
• The projects selected by the jury receive an individual winner certificate.

Evaluation Criteria & Jury Process

Evaluation Criteria:

The jury evaluates all projects based on five updated criteria, considering each project’s individual aspects.
Providing answers to some or all of these questions in your participation materials will help the jury to understand your project better.

Jury Process:

Based on five evaluation criteria, the jurors evaluate each submitted project individually in an online jury session and later jointly decide on the finalists. Their number is flexible and depends on the total number of applications.

How To Apply

If youare working on a project that solves one of the problems of UN Sustainable Development Goals – SDGs, then you should conider apply for the

Deadline for Application: 20th May, 2026

Whee to Apply: Visit iF Social Impact Prize website

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