We celebrate innovation
A strong alliance
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Dorothee Bär
Federal Minister of Research, Technology and Space & Patron
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Rafael Laguna de la Vera
Director of SPRIND
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Dr. Jacob Beautemps
Science creator
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Patron Dorothee Bär
Federal Ministry of Research, Technology and Space
Research, technology, and space exploration are key pillars of Germany’s future viability. The BMFTR is committed to systematically strengthening scientific excellence, technological innovation, and the transfer of new ideas into practical applications.
“We will bring Germany to the next level – 'Made in Germany' should stand for technological excellence worldwide.”About BMFTR
Award Partner
SPRIND – Federal Agency for Breakthrough Innovation
SPRIND has a clear mission: to strengthen Germany’s position as a hub for groundbreaking innovations and to help radically new ideas achieve a breakthrough.
“Our mission is to turn research results and inventions into new companies or even industries that secure our prosperity in Germany and Europe.”About SPRIND
Initiator & Host
Dr. Jacob Beautemps
Dr. Jacob Beautemps is a science communicator, author and one of Germany's best-known science creators. He reaches millions of viewers every month with his YouTube channel Breaking Lab. As the initiator and host of the Made in Germany Awards, he combines his passion for science with the promotion of German innovation.
„Germany is incredibly innovative. We're just bad at showing it. I want to change that!“More about Dr. Jacob Beautemps
From submission to the award
This is the route to the award ceremony in Berlin.
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Submit innovation
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Expert jury evaluates
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Top 3 go live
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Germany's largest jury decides
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Grand award ceremony in Berlin
That's why it's worth taking part:
Maximum media reach
By showcasing their innovations on the science YouTube channel Breaking Lab and collaborating with various content creators, the finalists reach an audience of millions and gain valuable exposure.
Exclusive networking
At the grand awards ceremony at the Futurium in Berlin, the finalists will have the opportunity to engage with decision-makers from the business, academic, and political worlds and make important connections.
High credibility & prestige
Being selected as a finalist by our panel of experts serves as a seal of quality for “Made in Germany”, which builds trust among investors, partners, and customers.
Opportunity for millions in financing
In addition, projects that meet SPRIND’s funding criteria following a thorough review are eligible for funding. The amount and form of funding are determined by SPRIND through a separate process.
Creator & project sponsors
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Reach: over 34 million followers on all platforms
Questions & answers about the Made in Germany Awards
What are the Made in Germany Awards?
The Made in Germany Awards are a German innovation prize that recognizes outstanding projects and inventions that improve our future intelligently and sustainably. They are looking for pioneering innovations in the fields of artificial intelligence, medicine, energy, mobility and society that have already proven themselves beyond the concept phase. The crowning glory is a festive awards ceremony at the Futurium in Berlin, which is streamed live on the science YouTube channel Breaking Lab and reaches an audience of millions.
What is our goal?
The aim of the Made in Germany Awards is to make Germany''s most innovative minds and ideas visible and to promote them in a targeted manner. We want to offer innovators a platform where they can present their work to a broad audience and leading representatives from business, science and politics. Together, we want to show how German innovations are setting standards worldwide.
What distinguishes the Made in Germany Awards from other innovation prizes?
The Made in Germany Awards stand out from other innovation awards through their unique combination of reach and prestige. Participants reach an audience of millions through Breaking Lab and other content creators and are assessed by a renowned jury of experts. Regardless of their chances of winning, participants have a special opportunity to attract the attention of the Federal Agency for Breakthrough Innovation (SPRIND), opening up the possibility of subsequent funding from SPRIND. Any funding that may follow participation, and its amount, are subject to a separate SPRIND process. In addition, there is the festive award ceremony at the Futurium in Berlin, with direct access to a distinguished network from business, science and politics.