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Bundespreis Ecodesign 2026

German Federal Ministry for the Environment / UmweltbundesamtGermany
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Presented by the German Federal Ministry for the Environment and the Umweltbundesamt, the Bundespreis Ecodesign recognizes companies, studios, and researchers whose work combines ecological responsibility with high design quality. A dedicated Nachwuchs (newcomer) category is open to students and graduates who finished their degree within the last year. This cycle's application window has closed; the entry remains listed for reference ahead of the next call.

Deadline
Apr 2, 2026
Results announced
Nov 1, 2026
Entry fee
Fee scales by company size; free for the student/newcomer (Nachwuchs) category
Award / prize
Recognition award plus PR and communications support (no cash prize)
Audience
Open
Submission format
Online application with product/service documentation and ecological impact data
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