Organizer

Green Future Club, with special support from the IKEA Foundation .

Location

Global (Award ceremony held in Berlin, Germany)

Deadline

• Early Bird Deadline: September 15, 2025
• Regular Deadline: November 15, 2025
• Late Deadline: January 16, 2026
• Awards Ceremony: Spring 2026

Competition Category

• Sustainable Concept Design (for concepts not yet on the market)
• The competition is divided into multiple categories, which are not specified in the reference material .

Eligibility

• Students and graduates
• Start-ups
• Established companies

Entry Fee

• Students and Graduates: Free
• Start-ups and established companies: Paid (Specific fees are not listed in the reference material)

Prizes/Awards

• All Participants: Opportunity to receive feedback from experts .
• Finalists: Project showcase on the official website, feedback from the expert jury, usage rights for the award seal, a digital certificate, and an invitation to the award ceremony and networking events .
• Winners: In addition to finalist benefits, winners receive a winner's seal, participate in the Audience Award, have the chance to be selected for the "Start-up Mentoring Program," and may be featured in the Green Trend Book .
• Young Designers: Benefit from special support provided by the IKEA Foundation, such as workshops, mentorship, and industry contacts .

Core Introduction

The Green Concept Award is an annual competition for young designers, start-ups, and established companies, seeking sustainable design concepts that are not yet on the market . The award offers participants expert feedback and international exposure, with special support for young designers' career development through workshops and mentorship, in partnership with the IKEA Foundation . Participation is free for students and graduates .