The Social Innovation Tournament promotes the generation of innovative ideas that create social and environmental impact, covering projects in a wide range of fields - from education, healthcare and job creation, to new technologies new systems and new processes.

All projects compete for the General Category and Special Category 1st and 2nd Prizes of EUR 50 000 and EUR 20 000 respectively.

In 2018, the Special Category Prizes will go to projects focusing on sustainable development (with special emphasis on circular economy). All projects also compete for a residency at IRIS and for numerous mentoring vouchers.