C IDEA Design Award 2026
C IDEA Design Award 2026
The C-IDEA Design Award 2026 is an international competition recognizing and promoting visionary talents in design, including communication design, industrial design, architecture, interior design, fashion design, and new media. It encourages designers to submit original works, whether published, unpublished, or mass-produced. The award also includes thematic categories such as Artificial Intelligence in Future and sustainable, forward-thinking designs. Winners gain global recognition, media coverage, and opportunities to showcase their work in exhibitions and award ceremonies worldwide.
Eligibility Criteria
  • Open to designers from all countries.
  • Works must be original and recently created.
  • Both students and professionals are eligible to participate.
  • Eligible works include unpublished concepts, published works, and mass-produced products.
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    Prime Ministers Award for Yoga 2026
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    Rashtriya Krishi Vigyan Puraskar 2026
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    Interschool Quiz 2026
    Bennett University (BU), Greater Noida

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    15 March

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    Celebrate Indias Heritage DPIIT GI Promotion Anthem Contest
    MyGov India

    10,000

    29 March

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    Bharat Steel Awards 2026
    Ministry of Steel, India

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    01 March

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    Mind Shift Competition 2026
    Bennett University (BU), Greater Noida Location

    5,000

    15 March

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    Enterprise Architecture Competition 2026
    The Open Group

    3,00,000

    15 March

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    Today
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    Your Story Our Ocean Ocean Awareness Contest 2026
    Bow Seat

    $1,000

    08 June

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    PRIX International Photography Prize For Women 2026
    Association SYLVIA S

    €10,000

    07 May

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    Tagline Contest for 8th Jan Aushadhi Diwas 2026
    MyGov India

    5,000

    07 April

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    Insightfy Analytics Case Competition 2026
    Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Lucknow

    10,000

    27 February

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    National E Nagar Logo Design Competition 2026
    MyGov India

    1,00,000

    15 March

    All
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    Prime Ministers Award for Yoga 2026
    Ministry of Ayush, India

    25,00,000

    21 March

    All
    image
    Rashtriya Krishi Vigyan Puraskar 2026
    Department of Agricultural Research and Education, India

    Awards

    15 March

    All
    image
    Interschool Quiz 2026
    Bennett University (BU), Greater Noida

    Certificate

    15 March

    All
    image
    Celebrate Indias Heritage DPIIT GI Promotion Anthem Contest
    MyGov India

    10,000

    29 March

    All
    image
    Bharat Steel Awards 2026
    Ministry of Steel, India

    Trophy

    01 March

    All
    image
    Mind Shift Competition 2026
    Bennett University (BU), Greater Noida Location

    5,000

    15 March

    All
    image
    Enterprise Architecture Competition 2026
    The Open Group

    3,00,000

    15 March

    All
    Today
    image
    Your Story Our Ocean Ocean Awareness Contest 2026
    Bow Seat

    $1,000

    08 June

    All
    image
    PRIX International Photography Prize For Women 2026
    Association SYLVIA S

    €10,000

    07 May

    All
    image
    Tagline Contest for 8th Jan Aushadhi Diwas 2026
    MyGov India

    5,000

    07 April

    All
    image
    Insightfy Analytics Case Competition 2026
    Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Lucknow

    10,000

    27 February

    All
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    National E Nagar Logo Design Competition 2026
    MyGov India

    1,00,000

    15 March

    All
    Prizes
  • Award certificates for winners
  • Inclusion in the C-IDEA Yearbook
  • International media coverage
  • Free entry ticket to the award ceremony
  • Exhibition of nominated designs at international events
  • Networking and collaboration opportunities with designers worldwide
  • Submission Guidelines
    Pay the entry fee (if applicable):
  • Early Bird (until 31 Dec 2025): Professionals 35 €, Students first entry free, additional 10 € each
  • Regular (until 31 Mar 2026): Professionals 50 €, Students first entry free, additional 15 € each
  • Ensure all works are original and plagiarism-free.
  • Include all required entry details and forms as per the official portal instructions.
  • How To Apply
    Follow the below steps to apply for the program:
    1. Visit Our Official Website.
    2. Read carefully all the information about the program details.
    3. Click on the "Register" to complete the registration with required details.
    4. After successful registration, Use the received credentials to log into your account.
    5. Once logged in, Click on the "Apply" button.
    6. You will be directed to the application form. Fill in all the required details accurately.
    7. Prepare the necessary documents as specified in the application requirements.
    8. Upload these documents in the designated sections of the application form.
    9. Before submitting, review all the information you have provided.
    10. After that, Click on the "Submit” button to submit your application.
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    International Design Educator Group
    APPLICATION DEADLINE
    31 March
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    The C-IDEA Design Award 2026 is an international competition recognizing and promoting visionary talents in design, including communication design, industrial design, architecture, interior design, fashion design, and new media. It encourages designers to submit original works, whether published, unpublished, or mass-produced. The award also includes thematic categories such as Artificial Intelligence in Future and sustainable, forward-thinking designs. Winners gain global recognition, media coverage, and opportunities to showcase their work in exhibitions and award ceremonies worldwide.