Terms & conditions of recent years
For detailed information on entering, please refer to the underlying Terms & Conditions.
- The start-up has already been founded
- At least a prototype must exist for the submitted product
- The submitted product must not have been on the market for longer than 5 years
- Start-ups with physical as well as digital products may apply
What happens next?
After the application is received, the process ran as follows:
- Nomination: Outstanding submissions are nominated for the Start-up Design Award after thorough review of your entry. You'll be listed in our online gallery and entitled to use the official Nominee logo.
- Evaluation of the Winners: A jury of representatives from industry selects the winners, who may display the Winner logo and are honored with a cash prize. In addition, winners gain access to our network of investors and to funding and marketing programs.