EMPOWERING THOSE WHO MAKE A DIFFERENCE
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.
Categories – the UN Sustainable Development Goals (1-15)
All submissions should be in line with one of the following 15 UN SDGs.
Dates
Registration for the second round is open until 19 August 2026 23:59 CET.
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.
