Deadline: September 1, 2025
The iF Social Impact Prize 2025 – Round 2 is now open for submissions! This prestigious global prize supports impactful projects that promote the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), with a total annual fund of €100,000, split into two rounds of €50,000 each. If your organisation is driving social change through design, innovation, or ethical impact, this is your opportunity to gain international recognition and support.
What Is the iF Social Impact Prize?
The iF Social Impact Prize 2025 – Round 2 is hosted by iF Design, Germany. It aims to promote and support design-driven solutions that improve society and the environment. The prize is open to all eligible organisations, regardless of country, and entries are completely free of charge.
Winners receive not only a share of the €50,000 prize fund but also long-term visibility on the global iF Design platform, where their projects will be showcased to an international audience.
Who Can Apply?
The competition is open to:
- NGOs and foundations
- Social enterprises
- Companies and startups
- Design studios
- Entrepreneurs and professionals
Please note:
- Only established or ongoing projects are eligible
- Student concepts are not accepted
- Each project may only be submitted a maximum of two times
Eligibility & Evaluation Criteria
All submissions must align with at least one of the 15 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and demonstrate how design plays a vital role in solving real-world problems.
The jury will assess based on:
- Problem-solving – Does the project offer innovative, useful solutions?
- Ethical standards – Does it respect human dignity, environmental safety, and cultural values?
- Design relevance – Is the project visually and functionally well-designed?
- Effective implementation – How efficiently are the solutions executed?
- Positive experience – Is the project fair, inclusive, and empowering to the target community?
Prize Benefits
Winners of Round 2 will receive:
- A share of €100,000 in prize money
- Permanent feature on the iF Design website
- A personalised certificate of achievement
- Exposure to international media, design communities, and social change networks
Important Dates for Round 2
- Submission Deadline: 1 September 2025 at 23:59 CET
- Jury Review: October 2025
- Announcement of Winners: Late October 2025
Did you miss Round 1? Don’t worry – this second round gives you another chance to be recognised and funded.
How to Apply
Follow these simple steps to submit your project:
- Register and apply here via the iF Design portal:
- Submit your project with the following:
- Project title and description (max 650 characters, English)
- SDG alignment and start date
- 1–3 images (up to 5MB each, JPG or PNG)
- A short PDF presentation (max 5 pages)
- A 2-minute video (YouTube or Vimeo)
- A website link
- Country and organisation name
To explore full details of the programme, Read More Here
Why You Should Apply
The iF Social Impact Prize 2025 – Round 2 is not just a funding opportunity; it is a global recognition of your commitment to sustainable development and social innovation. With no entry fee, broad eligibility, and strong global visibility, this award could elevate your project to a wider audience while securing critical support.
Need help preparing your application?
👉 Contact grantsdatabase.org for proposal drafting, refining, and review.
