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The iF SOCIAL IMPACT PRIZE aims to publish and support projects that contribute to our society. We do not charge any fees. The best projects will be honored with a prize money of EUR 100,000 in total.
Publish your project in the iF WORLD DESIGN GUIDE (for free) and you will automatically compete for the prize in 2020! In addition, your project will reach the global design community.
Companies, design studios, NGOs, foundations, public and other organizations are welcome to submit. Your project should already be established and you can apply with the same project a maximum of two times. Student concepts will not be accepted.
There is no deadline for your publication and you can apply every day. Twice a year the prize money will be decided:
- after 27 May 2020
- after 19 November 2020
The winners of the first round has been decided. They can be found here: supported by iF projects 2020
In 2015, countries adopted a set of goals to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all as part of a new sustainable development agenda.
If you apply for the iF SOCIAL IMPACT PRIZE, you can benefit from many advantages which help to boost your project:
Your application is free of charge.
Your project will be published in the iF WORLD DESIGN GUIDE forever.
You can permanently update your projects with new photos, videos and information.
Your project will be introduced to a global design community, media and the design interested public.
You can win a share of EUR 100,000 in prize money.
View the five chosen projects which will be supported by iF in 2019.
View the chosen projects which will be suported by iF with prize money to help to continue the good work in 2018.
View all six projects which have ben supported by iF with prize money in 2017.
View all published projects of the iF SOCIAL IMPACT PRIZE in our Social Impact Collection.
Find out how people are solving social problems and how you can get involved.
