Our thematically diverse categories enable the most varied groups of participants with the most diverse ideas to apply for the coveted Münsterland Innovation Award.
New this year: The business category is divided into two categories. One category for large companies with 251 or more employees and one category for SMEs with up to 250 employees.
When applying, you should carefully check which category your project clearly fits into; if you are unsure, you are welcome to contact us. Please note that it is not possible to change to a different category at a later date
Future in view
Business models describe the logical functioning of a company and, in particular, the specific way in which the company generates profits. Digital business models are characterised by the fact that their value-creating activities are based on digital technologies.
The services provided are either completely digital (such as Netflix or Spotify), or linked to traditional products and services (see online mail order or online booking portals such as Airbnb). Accordingly, the changes brought about by increasing digitalisation are not necessarily about digitalising the entire business, but rather about seizing the digital transformation as an opportunity for growth and repositioning.
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Small company with a big idea
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Clever innovations often make life easier. You are a small company and had an idea with a big impact? Then apply for the Innovation Award in the category "Small and Smart". The prerequisite for the application is a company size of less than 50 employees.
New and successful
Perhaps your company or institution fits thematically into each category, but is still "new" and just about to establish itself successfully? Then you have a very good chance as a start-up company to apply for the Münsterland Innovation Award in this category. The only requirement for participation is that your company has been in existence for a maximum of five years.
Creative products, services and processes
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Is your product or your developed process particularly promising? Or do you offer special innovative services? Then you have a good chance of being awarded the Innovation Prize in the Business category. In addition to new technologies, changed methods or social business concepts can also have high innovation potential. Applications for this award are open to all companies from the Münsterland region, regardless of the sector of the economy in which they are active.
Networked Organisations
In particular, companies, institutions, consortia and legal entities that already cooperate with a university or research institution and produce powerful and efficient results can apply for the award in the category "Business meets Science".
Among all applications, the innovation that achieves the highest sustainability impact will be awarded a prize. Your innovative idea makes the world a better place? Then describe in the application form, based on the global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), how your innovation will have a positive impact on sustainable development.
Franziska Niemeyer
Claudia Graef
