Entries open
2026-10-21
2027
German Innovation Award
GermanyOrganised by German Design Council
A programme for user-focused and applied innovation, with entry and post-award service charges recorded separately. Nominations and direct submissions follow the official review process.
Eligibility and scope
Who and what may enter
Use the selected innovation category and formal rules. Direct submissions are reviewed by experts before participation.
Limits and exclusions
The entry must meet the selected edition, category, eligibility and intellectual-property requirements.
Dates and milestones
Early-bird Deadline
2026-11-27
Registration Deadline
2027-02-05
Judging
2027-02-24
Official fees
Amounts retain the official currency and recorded conditions. Entry, progression, award packages and optional items are distinct. Ruinuo’s advisory fees are agreed separately.
Early-bird Registration fee
449 EURExcludes VAT
Per project; through 2026-11-27
Official fee sourceRegular Registration fee
495 EURExcludes VAT
After 2026-11-27 through 2027-02-05
Official fee sourceLast Call Registration fee
635 EURExcludes VAT
After 2027-02-05; acceptance is subject to the official system
Official fee sourceNominee Optional package
1,950 EURExcludes VAT
Optional; not a credit against post-award charges
Official fee sourceAward service package
Quote / amount not publishedExcludes VAT
Separate charges apply after a Winner or Gold result
Official fee sourceMaterials and samples
Entry materials
- Digital presentation, company and development details through the confirmed submission channel.
Confirm sample requirements by category
Confirm the applicable stage, quantity, specification, receiving address and route before dispatch. Use the current official notice; an organiser’s office address is not automatically a sample warehouse.
- Quantity and specification
- No uniform public quantity or specification is stated; confirm by category and formal notice.
- Delivery
- Use the current official notice for address, receiving period and parcel labels; do not dispatch directly to the organiser's office.
- Costs and responsibilities
- The reviewed public rules do not fully assign freight, import tax, insurance and return costs. Confirm responsibilities with organiser and carrier before shipping; these are not assumed free or included in entry.
- Return and retention
- The reviewed rules do not fully explain return, retention or disposal. Confirm whether return is available, collection deadlines and costs before dispatch.
Full underlying research note (Chinese)
寄样要求：按2027数字展示要求提交，实物另核
适用阶段：2027官方条款列数字展示形式。是否另需实物及具体交付范围，按本届类别和通知确认；不沿用往届实物仓库。
数量与规格：公开规则未列统一数量或规格；按所选类别和正式通知核对。
交付时间与地点：收件地址、接收时间和包裹标签，以本届官方通知为准；不要直接寄往主办方办公地址。
费用由谁承担：已查公开规则没有完整列明运费、进口税费、保险和退样费用由谁承担。寄送前需向主办方及承运方确认，不把这些支出视为免费或已含在报名费中。
退样与处置：已查公开规则未完整说明退样、留存或销毁安排。寄送前先确认是否退还、领取期限及相关费用。
适用范围：2027届及所列现行官方规则；后续届次重新核对。
Assessment and recognition
How entries are assessed
Professional review is organised by innovation category; direct submissions first undergo eligibility review.
Recognition and permitted use
The relevant package provides mark, certificate and display. Public award announcements must respect the official release time.
Official sources and verification
This is an independently maintained reference record. The organiser’s current rules govern eligibility, deadlines, charges and the award decision. The review date describes source verification, not a new publication of organiser rules.
Official reference 1www.german-innovation-award.deReviewed 2026-10-15Official reference 2www.german-innovation-award.deReviewed 2026-10-15Official reference 3www.german-innovation-award.deReviewed 2026-10-15
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