Since 2010, particularly outstanding and pioneering innovations have been awarded the German Innovation Award The award recognizes German companies that, through their innovative strength, are able to sustainably change markets.
The Innovation Award is presented in three different categories: large companies, medium-sized enterprises, and startups. In addition to pure product innovation, special attention is paid to innovative business models, processes, and services, as well as organizational and marketing innovations.
If you would like to apply with your startup, you can submit your application until midnight on November 30, 2015.
Application criteria for startups
Startups that are no more than five years old at the time of submission are eligible to apply. The decisive factor is a commercial register entry or comparable proof.
The evaluation is based on scientific criteria, in particular:
- Economic efficiency and benefits for society and the environment
- Market success/market opportunities
- Project concept
- Additional application possibilities and synergy effects
- Innovation management and level (only relevant for large companies)
Only companies headquartered in Germany are eligible to participate. Furthermore, the innovations must have been developed predominantly in Germany.
