€100,000 Mapfre Social Innovation Award
- Organization: Fundación Mapfre
- Type: Award
- Location: Global
- Deadline: December 1, 2026
- Age: 18 and over
- Funding: Fully Funded
Fundación Mapfre, the Spanish foundation set up by the insurer Mapfre, runs these awards with IE University as academic partner to find social innovation projects that improve people's quality of life and well-being. This 10th edition looks for working projects in well-being, demographic change or social inclusion, based in Europe, the United States, Brazil or the rest of Latin America. One finalist is chosen per region, and the four meet at a grand final in Madrid in May 2027. **What you get:** - €100,000 cash prize for the overall winner - €10,000 cash prize for each of the three other finalists - Online and in-person mentoring and coaching from IE University mentors for every finalist before the final - Travel and accommodation in Madrid covered for each finalist's representative - A pitch to private investors and other potential funders during the Madrid stay - Media coverage, a finalist diploma and membership of Red Innova, the awards' network of social entrepreneurs **What you'll do:** - Complete the online application with your project's finances, social impact, milestones and plans - Record a professional video pitch of no more than 3 minutes in Spanish, English or Portuguese - If shortlisted, take part in the mentoring programme and present to the judging panel in Madrid **Key dates:** - Applications open October 15, 2026 - Applications close December 1, 2026 at 23:59 CET - Evaluation December 2026 to March 2027 - Finalists announced March 2027 - Grand final in Madrid expected May 20, 2027 **More information:** - Full terms and conditions (PDF) on the Fundación Mapfre site - Questions: PremiosInnovacion@fundacionmapfre.org
