The awards are presented by the independent » jury.
raumprobe I Material Bank awards one prize per category.
 

The Material Prize competition offers a winner's package with several benefits for the award-winning participants. These benefits include:
 

1. Exhibition in Stuttgart and Munich at BAU
   
   • Special show BAU 2025 in Munich: The winning materials (samples) will be exhibited in a prominent position at the special show curated by raumprobe I Material Bank at BAU 2025 in Munich.
      
   • Presence in the Material Bank Studio Stuttgart: The winning materials will be presented for 12 months in their own, very present exhibition space with a real sample in the showroom in Stuttgart. Real “hands-on fascination” in the “architects' petting zoo”!
     (Normal exhibitor conditions for an otherwise standard presentation: € 6,000)
      
2. Public relations and visibility:
   
   • Media attention: winning materials are presented in press releases, on the competition website and in other media. This increases visibility and leads to further reputation in the architecture market.
      
   • Presentation opportunities: In addition, we present the winning materials at events and at further training courses at the various chambers of architects as well as at keynote speeches, which expands the winners' awareness and network.
      
3. Network and contacts:
   
   • Industry network: winners benefit from access to an extensive network of experts, companies and institutions in the materials and architecture industry.
      
   • Cooperation opportunities: The increased visibility and network often result in collaborations with other companies, research institutes or architects.
      
4. Advice and support:
   
   • Feedback from the jury: all winners receive individual feedback as a summary of the jury meeting, including the decisive arguments for the award.
      
   • Workshop and training: Winners can take part in a special workshop on “New developments and real-life samples as door openers”, which highlights best practice examples and helps you to understand the market even better.
      
5. Market access:
   
   • Marketing opportunities: The competition provides a platform that makes it easier for winners to make their materials available to a wider market.
      
   • Distribution channels: Increased awareness and networking can lead to new distribution channels and sales opportunities. Use of the winning logo for your own free disposal in all channels.
      
6. Recognitionand prestige:
   
   • Award: Receiving a prestigious award increases the reputation and prestige of the winners in the market and serves as recognized proof of quality.
      
   • Seal of approval: The award can be used as a seal of approval to gain the trust of potential customers and partner companies.
      
7. Award ceremony with stage presence at BAU 2025:
   
   • Public appreciation: On Thursday, January 16, 2025, the winners of the Material Prize 2024 will be honored at a separate winner announcement at Bau. At the public award ceremony, there will be a short presentation of the winning material and the personal presentation of the trophy on the stage of the Messeforum. As an award winner, you will receive two tickets for the trade fair visit and the award ceremony.
      

> In the case of an award, booking the winner's package for € 2,500 net is obligatory. 
> In the case of a recognition, booking the winner's package for € 1,500 net is obligatory.
 

These valuable benefits help the winners of the Material Prize competition to successfully develop their products, raise their profile and open up new business opportunities.