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If SOCIAL IMPACT PRIZE 2026
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Publish Date 7/14/2026 Application Deadline 8/19/2026 Opportunity Type Competitions Publisher Foras Khadra Available Countries All World, The Arab World, Palestine, Jordan, Syria, Lebanon, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, United Arab Emirates, Oman, Yemen, Egypt, Sudan, Libya, Tunisia, Algeria, Morocco, Mauritania, Djibouti, Somalia, Comoros Description

The iF SOCIAL IMPACT PRIZE is an international competition organized by iF Design to support projects that create positive social impact and contribute to one or more of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The competition is open to organizations, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), social enterprises, entrepreneurs, design studios, and companies with existing projects that generate measurable social impact. The prize aims to recognize outstanding initiatives, increase their international visibility within the global design community, and provide financial support to selected winners. Eligible projects must already be implemented and demonstrate a clear connection to design.
Details
  • Opportunity type: International competition for social impact projects.
  • Location: Projects may be implemented in any country; there is no fixed location requirement.
  • Application is completely free of charge.
  • A total annual prize fund of EUR 100,000 will be distributed among one or more winning projects at the discretion of the jury.
  • Projects must contribute to at least one of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
  • Only completed and implemented projects are eligible.
  • The same project may be submitted a maximum of two times.
  • Student concepts and academic projects are not eligible.
  • Applications must be submitted online through the official website.
  • Entries are evaluated by an international jury based on five key criteria, including problem-solving, ethical and social impact, design relevance, implementation quality, and user experience.
Eligibility Criteria
  • The project must contribute to one or more United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
  • The project must already be implemented and not merely an idea or prototype.
  • The project must demonstrate a clear design component or application of design principles.
  • Eligible applicants include organizations, companies, institutions, NGOs, social enterprises, and entrepreneurs.
  • There are no nationality restrictions.
  • No age requirements are specified.
  • No educational qualifications are required.
  • Student concepts and academic projects are not eligible.
  • The same project may be resubmitted only once after its initial submission (maximum of two submissions in total).
Opportunity Benefits
  • Opportunity to receive a share of the EUR 100,000 annual prize fund.
  • International recognition through publication on the official iF Design platform.
  • Global exposure to the international design community, partners, and media.
  • Official winner certificate for projects selected by the jury.
  • Enhanced international visibility and networking opportunities with organizations and stakeholders working in design and social impact.