Open call for “iF Social Impact” Prize – Apply Now!

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 design interested 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.

For more information, visit iF Design.