Competition
iF Social Impact Prize 2026 for young Changemakers ( EUR 100,000 in prize money.)
iF Social Impact Prize
Summary
Application Deadline: 20 May 2026 23:59 CET.
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.
Eligibility
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: No poverty Zero hunger Goodhealth and well-being
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
Application process
Apply online through the official application portal at https://www.opportunitiesforafricans.com/if-social-impact-prize-2026/