iF Social Impact Prize 2026 for young Changemakers ( EUR 100,000 in prize money.)

2.3K Application Deadline: 20 May 2026 23:59 CET. Applications are now open for the 2026 iF Social Impact Prize. 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. 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. Student concepts are not accepted. Categories:

1. No poverty
2. Zero hunger
3. Goodhealth and well-being
4. Quality education
5. Gender equality
6. Clean water and sanitation
7. Affordable and clean energy
8. Decent work and economic growth
9. Industry, innovation and infrastructure
10. Reduced inequalities
11. Sustainable cities and communities
12. Responsible consumption and production
13. Climate action
14. Life below water
15. Life on land

Benefits

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. For More Information: Visit the Official Webpage of the iF Social Impact Prize