iF Social Impact Prize — Design for Good

Supports

Submit your social project by 20 May 2026 for the first round of the iF SOCIAL IMPACT PRIZE 2026! Find all information below. 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. An international jury of experts in the social sector has decided to support the following outstanding projects with prize money totaling EUR 100,000. Download both brochures and see how the winners solve various problems with innovation and courage. All submissions should be in line with one of the following 15 UN SDGs. No poverty Zero hunger Goodhealth and well-being Quality education Gender equality Clean water and sanitation Affordable and clean energy Decent work and economic growth Industry, innovation and infrastructure Reduced inequalities Sustainable cities and communities Responsible consumption and production Climate action Life below water Life on land Registration for the first round is open until 20 May 2026 23:59 CET. 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. 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. Problem-Solving Does it solve a problem? Degree of innovation Degree of elaboration Uniqueness Use value and usability Moral-Ethic Standards Does it reflect or promote high moral-ethical standards? Human dignity Sensivity for cultural traditions and power relations Concern for common goals and the collective Awareness of environmental standards Social responsibility Design relevance Does it have a connection to design? Usage of design principles in the creation process (i.e. design thinking) Design is one target of the project (enabeling the usage of design/creativity) Elements of the project use design (i.e. campaign branding) Reasonable amount of effort Does it balance effort and use value? Efficient use of resources Feasibility and ease of implementation Long-term perspective Measureable results Beneficial Experiences Does it create a positive experience? Respect for the individual, justice and fairness, positive experience and fun Strengthening group relations Addressing social conflict through dialogue 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. Max. 650 characters