The Innovation Award Thuringia enters the next round: The Thuringian Ministry of Economics, Agriculture and Rural Areas, the Foundation for Technology, Innovation and Research Thuringia, TÜV Thüringen e. V. and the Ernst Abbe Foundation are organizing the renowned competition for the 29th time.
The application portal is now open. Companies, research institutions, universities and individuals have until June 26, 2026 to submit their innovation at www.innovationspreis-thueringen.de/bewerbung. The prize money totaling 100,000 euros will be provided by the Thuringian Ministry of Economic Affairs. The competition is held under the patronage of Minister for Economic Affairs Colette Boos-John.
Since its introduction in 1994, the Innovation Award Thuringia has honored outstanding marketable innovations from the Free State of Thuringia. New products, processes and services are sought which have been developed, designed or produced predominantly in Thuringia or which are commercially exploited here. The prerequisite is that the submissions have not been on the market for more than two years or are about to be launched on the market.
Applications are possible in four categories: Tradition & Future, Industry & Materials, Digital & Media and Light & Life. An independent jury of experts from business and science will evaluate the submissions. The focus is particularly on the degree of innovation, entrepreneurial performance and market potential.
