How the Awards support design for social change

Design impact awards supports social innovators who can bring impactful change to the world.

The Awards focus on designs for social good that build sustainability for our planet and improve lives, particularly by addressing the underprivileged and unmet needs of society. This edition, we're extending an invitation to innovators who are addressing water-related challenges.
The opportunity
Make a large scale impact on communities.
What we are looking for
Bold, inspiring, market-ready design solutions for social good that have the potential to scale-up.
How we help
We provide funds, advocacy, networks and rigorous mentorship to increase your solution's reach and impact over two phases.
Open to social innovators around the world

IMPLEMENTATION Phase

Grants of up to 50 lakhs INR for 6 Grantees with Advocacy and Networking support and Tailored Mentorship, 12 months.

DEEP IMPACT PHASE

Grants of up to 1.5 crore INR for the top 2 grantees of implementation phase for a duration of 18-24 months, along with Capacity building, Networking, Mentorship and Advocacy support.
EVALUATION IN PROGRESS

How long does it take?

What Does the Journey
Look Like

1

Applications
Open
15 MAY
2024

2

Applications Closed

3

Evaluation and Selection
AUGUST - SEPTEMBER
2024

4

Implementation
phase
Upto 12
months

5

Deep Impact
phase
18-24
months

2024 THEME: DESIGN FOR WATER

Your significant design innovation could address any or more of these challenges surrounding water in India: climate change, potable water, inequity, accessibility, groundwater depletion, sustainable practices, education, water for agriculture, water management and conflicts over water.
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ARE YOU AND YOUR solution A GOOD FIT?

Calling out to all water warriors. If you have a tried and tested market-ready solution that can be scaled-up to address the demand for water while ensuring sustainability of water ecosystems, here is your opportunity to make a far reaching design impact.

Does Your Solution Qualify?

  • The solution can be a product or a service.

  • The design must necessarily make a social impact in the theme of Water.

  • The solution must have been prototyped, tested and proven.

  • The design must be ready to roll out in the market or already market-ready.

Who Can Apply?

  • You can apply as an individual or a team, or under the banner of your institution.

  • There is no age limit to enter.

  • Individuals and teams can be of any nationality, but the solution
    must cater specifically to the Indian subcontinent.

DI AWARDS EARLIER EDITION
The first edition of DI Awards (DIA EDITION 1) supported design solutions in various sectors. Past winners have launched solutions in their respective domains and made a meaningful contribution to society in critical fields. The works of 7 prominent grantees are featured here. Records are meant to be broken. We trust that their path-breaking implementations will inspire your journey with DI Awards.
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Problem definition

Ideation

Prototyping

Design for Manufacturability

Go to Market

Scale for Impact

FAQs

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Frequently Asked Questions

Application submissions are only accepted online. Other methods of submission are not eligible. To begin your application process, please click on the Apply Now button on the website or click here.

  • The solution can be a product or a service.
  • The solution must be aimed at resolving a social problem in the thematic area of “Water”.
  • The solution must have been prototyped, tested and proven.
  • The solution should be at a go-to-market stage or already in the market.
  • The solution must be implementable in India.
  • Foreign nationals are also eligible, provided the implementation of the solution is in India.
  • Entries must be made as individuals or teams.
  • Participants must be a minimum of 18 years old.

  • Your solution should be relevant to the thematic area “Water”.
  • Ensure that your solution entry meets all the eligibility criteria mentioned on the website.
  • Your submission should be an original solution/prototype.
  • Fill out the complete application without missing any fields.
  • Clearly call out the highlights and impact of your solution in the prescribed fields.