Application Deadline: 1 September 2025.
LOCATION: United Nations
The iF SOCIAL IMPACT PRIZE is open for the second round and 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.
ELIGIBILITY:
Applying is free of charge.
Companies, design studios, NGOs, foundations, public and other organizations, social enterprises, and entrepreneurs are welcome to submit.
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.
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.
All submissions should be in line with one of the following 15 UN SDGs:
Decent work and economic growth
Industry, innovation and infrastructure
Sustainable cities and communities
Responsible consumption and production
The deadline for the second round ends on 01 September 2025 at 23:59 CET.
BENEFIT:
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.
