Celebrating impact drivers

With the IMPACT AWARD, we honor companies that are working for a better world.

At IMPACT FESTIVAL, businesses with the power to positively impact society and the environment come together.

“That’s why we created the IMPACT AWARD. With the IMPACT AWARD, we honor start-ups with particularly sustainable and impactful business models that are working towards a better world. By recognizing and awarding these companies, we hope to inspire others to do the same and have a positive impact on their environment.

Criteria:

Impact on a large scale
Addressed SDGs
Business Model
Innovation
Diversity & Inclusion in Company
< 10 years since foundation

Success Story

“After winning the IMPACT AWARD, the Brighter Future team first collaborated with us on a comprehensive brand strategy that significantly enhanced our brand’s purpose, mission, and vision. This foundational work provided the clarity needed to tailor our communications and services precisely to meet customer demands (…), which played a pivotal role in helping us sign a major Letter of Intent (LOI).”

Steffen Gerlach

Co-founder and CEO – Eeden

Meet previous winners

What you can win

Gain visibility and amplify your exposure

We want to help you to get the recognition you deserve for your sustainable efforts. That’s why we will feature the IMPACT AWARD winner in a press release and on our media channels.

Present your company on stage

Present your innovation to potential customers and investors. The finalists will also pitch on the IMPACT STAGE during the IMPACT AWARD ceremony and present their innovation or transformation journey.

Get support to tackle challenges

We understand that creating a sustainable business model can be challenging. That’s why we offer individual workshops and consulting from Brighter Future.

Share your thought leadership

Winners of the Transformation Award get to share their transformational journey with our audience on the TRANSFORMATION STAGE on day 2.

Impact Award

Apply and book a pitch slot (350 €, incl. online exhibition stand & 2 tickets). You will pitch on the SOLUTION STAGE (3 min) and be questioned by our Award Jury.

Three nominees will be selected to pitch during the Award Ceremony, and a winner will be nominated.

Important: Only solutions, pitching on the Solution Stage will be part of the Award selection process.

Transformation Award

Apply via our application form and tell us about the transformation of your company. During the application process, we will ask you questions about your internal transformation and its external impact and how it has changed your business model or driven product innovation.

The jury will review your application and select three finalists. They will have a 20-minute interview with them before the festival to clarify any open questions.