EU Prize for Citizen Science
The European Union Prize for Citizen Science 2025 recognizes outstanding projects that promote scientific progress and social development through active citizen participation. A total prize money of 100,000 euros is awarded to initiatives that promote research, innovation and creativity in the service of society. The submission phase began on January 10, 2025 and ends on March 11, 2025. The award ceremony will take place in September 2025 as part of the Ars Electronica Festival in Linz.
One project will be awarded in each of the following categories
- Grand Prize (60,000 euros)
- Diversity & Collaboration Award (20,000 euros)
- Digital Communities Award (20,000 euros)
The prize is awarded by the European Commission as part of the IMPETUS project and organized by Ars Electronica. The aim is to highlight the importance of citizen science for an open and inclusive civil society and to promote excellent initiatives.
Further information on the submission process and the conditions of participation can be found on the Ars Electronica website: ars.electronica.art/citizenscience/de/
Accelerator program
In addition to the EU award, the IMPETUS project offers an accelerator program that supports selected citizen science initiatives with training, mentoring and financial support. The program aims to maximize the impact of the projects and support them in a seven-month program. The Accelerator includes a one-week boot camp, online mentoring by citizen science experts, specific training courses and peer learning and networking opportunities. New projects will be supported financially with 20,000 euros and ongoing projects with 10,000 euros. The deadline for submissions is March 13, 2025. Further information is available on the IMPETUS project website: impetus4cs.eu/opencall/
Information events
On January 22, 2025 from 10:00 to 11:30 a webinar will be held to present the EU prize and the accelerator program and to ask questions about the submission. Registration is already possible here. The event will be recorded and made available afterwards. Another webinar is scheduled for February 19.
