iF Social Impact Prize 2025 (2nd Round ) for Young Changemakers ( EUR 100,000 in Prize Money)

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Applications are open for the second round of iF Social Impact Prize 2025. 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.

iF Social Impact Prize Categories

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

iF Social Impact Prize Benefits

Social projects that are supported with the iF SOCIAL IMPACT PRIZE benefit from this:

A share of EUR 100,000
Publication on their 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.

Eligibility Criteria

Companies, design studios, NGOs, foundations, public and other organizations, social enterprises and entrepreneurs are welcome to submit. Student concepts cannot be accepted.

Evaluation Criteria

The jury evaluates all projects based on five updated criteria, considering each project’s individual aspects.

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