Companies from Brandenburg can apply for the award until May 31st. (Photo: © Zukunftspreis Brandenburg GbR)

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March 2026

Companies from Brandenburg can now apply for the Future Prize. The prize, awarded for the 22nd time, recognizes outstanding entrepreneurial achievements.

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The competition for the Brandenburg Future Prize 2026 is now open: Companies from across the state can apply for the award. For the 22nd time, the Future Prize will recognize outstanding entrepreneurial achievements. Applications are open until May 31st.

We are looking for companies that impress with exceptional achievements: for example, through innovative products and processes, modern and responsible management, above-average commitment to vocational training, or sustainable business practices. Successful international business, dynamic growth in revenue or number of employees, and exemplary succession planning are also taken into consideration.

The award ceremony will take place on November 20th at the Holiday Inn Berlin Airport Conference Centre in Schönefeld. In addition to a promotional video, the winners will receive media coverage, a commemorative plaque, a certificate, and the right to use the label "Winner of the Brandenburg Future Prize" in their marketing.

Information and registrationDetailed information and application documents can be found here: zukunftspreis-brandenburg.de.

DHB now also digital!Simply click here and register for the digital German Crafts Journal (DHB)!

Text: Lars Otten / handwerksblatt.de

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