iF Social Impact Prize
About This Scheme
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The iF Social Impact Prize, organized by iF Design, is an annual competition that empowers initiatives making a significant difference in society. It provides funding to projects that contribute to improving our world and align with one or more of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs). Every year, iF Design awards a total prize pool of EUR 100,000 to selected social initiatives across various countries.
This prize is designed to support already established projects with a strong connection to design principles. It encourages innovative solutions that demonstrate a clear problem-solving approach, high moral-ethical standards, efficient use of resources, and the potential to create beneficial experiences. The competition is open to a wide range of entities, including companies, NGOs, foundations, social enterprises, and design studios worldwide, fostering a global community of change-makers.
The iF Social Impact Prize recognizes the crucial role of design in addressing global challenges and seeks to highlight projects where design thinking and execution play an integral part in achieving social good. By providing financial support and global visibility, the prize aims to accelerate the growth and impact of these initiatives, inspiring further innovation in the social sector.
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Benefits
- EUR 100,000 (approx. ₹90 lakh) prize pool is shared annually among selected social projects.
- Winners benefit from significant global visibility through publication on the official iF Design Website, prominent presentation to a global design community and media outlets, and an individual winner certificate.
- This exposure helps projects gain recognition, attract further support, and expand their impact.
Selection Process
- Applications for the iF Social Impact Prize undergo a rigorous evaluation process by an independent, rotating jury of experts familiar with the social sector.
- Jurors individually assess each submitted project based on five key criteria: Problem-Solving, Moral-Ethic Standards, Design relevance, Reasonable amount of effort, and Beneficial Experiences.
- Following this individual review, the jury convenes in an online session to jointly decide on the finalists.
- The number of finalists is flexible and determined by the overall quality and volume of applications received.