The 2024 Award Ceremony
187 innovations honoured for making a difference
These outstanding projects highlight just how powerful smart ideas can be. The jury of the German Innovation Awards has drawn attention to innovations that deliver real benefits across sectors and borders — to industry, communities, and the planet alike.
On stage, the ideas of tomorrow shine bright. People from across diverse industries come together — united by the courage to think differently and act boldly. The German Innovation Awards 2024 ceremony showcases what makes transformation possible.
A total of 187 visionary innovations from 23 countries were recognised. These projects demonstrate how technology, design, and responsibility can work hand in hand. They offer answers to today’s pressing challenges — and provide impulses for what lies ahead.
„Innovation is the key to a sustainable future. This year’s award winners vividly illustrate how real impact is created – for industry, society, and the environment.“
– Lutz Dietzold, CEO, German Design Council
Gold for 17 groundbreaking solutions
The highest distinction – Gold – was awarded to 17 projects that stood out for their exceptional innovative strength, clear focus on sustainability, and societal relevance – ranging from energy and mobility to construction and logistics.
- 89 projects were recognised as Winners for their originality, implementation, and measurable impact.
- 44 projects received a Special Mention for intelligent details, bold approaches, or particularly convincing individual aspects.
Expertise that recognises impact
Entries were assessed by an interdisciplinary jury comprising experts from technology, digitalisation, design, business, research, and development. Their focus was on what truly matters: the level of innovation, societal benefit, economic relevance, and future viability.
The German Innovation Awards 2024 Jury:
- Annette Brunsmeier (Fujitsu)
- Dr. Elias Knubben (Festo)
- Michael Kruza (Deutsche Telekom)
- Sonja Schiefer (BSH Hausgeräte)
- Dr. Christopher Stillings (Covestro)
- Anette Ströh (Charité)
With their selection, the jury of the German Innovation Awards shines a light on what enables the future – and honours those who dare to lead the way. Because true innovation is not only found in grand gestures, but often in the well-considered details that make all the difference.