Show us your project – the SozialMarie 2026 application phase is open!

Application phase for SozialMarie 2026 is open! 

Do you have a project that addresses social challenges in a new way and dares to drive change? Then this is your moment. 

Submit your project here: sozialmarie.org 

Who can apply? 

Active projects from civil society, public administration, and business that are being implemented in Austria, Croatia, Czechia, Hungary, Slovenia, or Slovakia. 

Not sure if your project fits? Take a look at our Terms of Participation and Criteria for Social Innovation. 

 
What you can win 

Fifteen outstanding projects responding to today’s social challenges will be awarded a total of €54,000 in prize money. 

 
Key dates 

Application deadline: 13 January 2026, 23:55 CET 

Q&A Session for applicants: 3 December 2025, 16:00–18:00 CET

Small group format – questions can be asked in the local language, find more information here. 

 
Stay informed 

Follow SozialMarie on our social media channels to stay up to date, discover inspiring projects, and get helpful tips for your application. By sharing content, you help make social innovation more visible and strengthen the community. 

 
Have questions? 
Your local coordinator is happy to support you.