The Federal Ministry for the Environment and the Federal Environment Agency have been awarding the prize in cooperation with the International Design Center Berlin since 2012. Innovative content, design quality and environmental characteristics are at the forefront of the assessment. The Criteria matrix and the material instructions in the Ecodesignkit provides an overview of the most important features of ecological design.
Award
- Award ceremony at the Federal Ministry for the Environment in Berlin
- There is a cash prize in the young talent category
- Effective public presentation by our media partners and unrestricted use of the official logo
- Inclusion in the winners’ gallery of the Federal Ecodesign Award
- Roadshow of nominated and award-winning submissions
Application
- The application deadline is April 2, 2026
- The four award categories are:
– Concept
– Service
– Product
– Young talent - Registration is exclusively digital, a separate application form must be completed for each entry
- Participation is free of charge in the junior category, but fees may apply in other categories
Application deadline: April 2, 2026