iF Social Impact Award of €50,000
Applicant criteria
- Both
Opportunity criteria
Opportunity description
The iF Social Impact Prize invites companies, design studios, NGOs, foundations, public and other organizations to participate with their projects that contribute to our society in the competition for 2018. The prize aims to publish and support projects that have an impact on our society without charging any fees, and help make these projects reach the global design community.
Eligibility criteria:
[1] Companies, design studios, NGOs, foundations, public and other organizations are welcome to participate
[2] Student concepts will not be accepted
[3] Projects should already be established and participants can apply with the same project a maximum of 2 times
[4] All projects that contribute to solving the most urgent challenges of our time and help to improve conditions are welcome to be submitted. When published, the project must already be implemented
[5] If you can answer one or more of the following questions with “Yes”, you can enter your project:
- Was it already implemented?
Does it reflect moral-ethical standards?
Does it strengthen group relations?
Does it create a positive experience?
Does it balance effort and use value?
Project Categories (The UN sustainable development goals):
[1] No poverty
[2] Zero hunger
[3] Good health 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:
[1] Application is free of charge
[2] Projects will be published in the iF World Design Guide forever
[3] Projects can be updated with new photos, videos and information
[4] Projects will be introduced to a global design community, media and the design interested public
[5] Winning a share of €50,000 in prize money
What is iF Design Award?
Each year, iF International Forum Design organizes one of the world’s most celebrated and valued design competitions: the iF Design Award. Recognized as a symbol of design excellence around the world, the iF Design Award welcomes over 5,000 submissions from70 countries every year.