German Innovation Award

German Innovation Award

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OVERVIEW

The German Innovation Award is organized by the German Design Council to recognize products, projects, and technologies whose innovation creates user, economic, and ecological value.

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Founded in 2017, the German Innovation Award is an international program organized by the German Design Council, an institution established in 1953 on the initiative of the German Bundestag. It accepts products, projects, services, and technologies that demonstrate meaningful innovation across fields such as green technology and digital healthcare.

An independent interdisciplinary jury considers innovation, user benefit, technological maturity, economic viability, future readiness, and ecological impact. Winners receive the award label, a certificate, digital presentation, media assets, and opportunities for professional recognition at the award ceremony.

KEY DETAILS

Entry FeePaid
FocusProduct
EligibilityCompanies, institutions and individual developers worldwide may enter products, projects, services or core technologies launched or published no more than five years before entry. Multiple projects may be submitted, with one project allowed in one main category and one additional category.
PrototypeFinalists only

FAQ

Who can enter this award?

Companies, institutions and individual developers worldwide may enter products, projects, services or core technologies launched or published no more than five years before entry. Multiple projects may be submitted, with one project allowed in one main category and one additional category.

What is the prize?

Winners receive the award label, a certificate, an online winners' gallery listing, jury wording, media assets, and an invitation to the award ceremony and networking events.

What do I need to submit?

Register through the online portal and provide the category, project name, German and English descriptions, supporting texts or data sheets, images, and other digital media. Judging is primarily digital, and the organizer may request physical items.

Do I need to submit a physical prototype?

Only finalists are required to submit a physical prototype. You do not need to submit one when applying or making your initial submission. If selected as a finalist, a physical prototype may need to be sent for evaluation and additional costs may apply. Check the official award website for specific requirements and shipping details.

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