UNIDO Announces the Launch of the ONE World Sustainability Awards 2026
May 14, 2026
Application deadline: June 30, 2026
Award Ceremony: 2026, Vienna, Austria
UNIDO announces the opening of applications for the ONE World Sustainability Awards 2026, an international award aimed at supporting innovative solutions in the field of sustainable industrial development. The award brings together companies, startups, and sustainability leaders offering practical solutions for building a sustainable economy of the future.
The ONE World Award is a global UNIDO initiative that provides participants with the opportunity to present their projects to international experts, investors, representatives of UN Member States, and industrial sector stakeholders. The final ceremony of the 2026 edition will take place in Vienna, Austria, as part of the events dedicated to the 60th anniversary of UNIDO.
Main Award Categories
1. Innovative Startups
This category is dedicated to innovative startups developing sustainable industrial solutions, including:
- climate technologies;
- clean energy;
- digital innovations;
- sustainable production models.
2. Sustainable Supply Chains
This category covers projects and companies implementing sustainable supply chains, including:
- environmentally responsible production processes;
- carbon footprint reduction;
- supply chain transparency and traceability;
- sustainable resource management.
3. Women in Industry
This category supports women leaders and entrepreneurs contributing to sustainable industrial development, including:
- innovative solutions;
- inclusive business development;
- promotion of gender equality in industry;
- social and environmental impact.
4. Lifetime Achievement
This special category recognizes outstanding contributions to sustainable industrial development and the promotion of sustainability principles at the international level.
Who Can Participate
Applications are open to:
- startups;
- companies;
- industrial enterprises;
- entrepreneurs;
- sustainability leaders;
- representatives of innovative businesses from around the world.
Benefits for Participants
Finalists and winners of the award will receive:
- international recognition;
- the opportunity to present projects on UNIDO’s global platform;
- access to international expert and investment networks;
- international promotion of their solutions;
- participation in the ONE World Sustainability Awards 2026 ceremony in Vienna.
Applications
Applications are open on the official platform of the ONE World Sustainability Awards 2026. Participation in the competition is free of charge.