FAQ
Who can apply?
The German Mobility Award (DMP) is open to anyone who wants to contribute to the shaping of the mobility of the future with their ideas and work. It is a prerequisite that the projects meet the Conditions of Participation. There are no fees involved in participating in the German Mobility Award.
What projects can I enter?
The German Mobility Award (DMP) recognizes projects, products, and applications in four award categories. There will also be an audience award. Additional information can be found in the Conditions of Participation.
Can I apply with a project that I have submitted to the German Mobility Award in previous years?
Projects are eligible for application as long as they have not been awarded the German Mobility Award in previous years.
Can I apply with more than one project?
There is no limit to the number of applications per applicant.
Can I apply with a project that is also funded by the Federal Ministry for Digital and Transport (BMDV) or other ministries?
It is possible to apply with a project that is also funded by the Federal Ministry for Digital and Transport (BMDV) or other ministries.
Can I apply with a project if I am not a German citizen?
The only requirement for an application is that your project is based in Germany. In addition, applications for mobility projects with a focus abroad may also be considered.
What is the application period?
The application deadline for the German Mobility Award 2023 was September 30th. Did you miss the deadline? We will be looking for innovative projects, products and applications for the mobility of the future again next year. Our newsletter will keep you up to date. Applications can then be submitted using the application form.
How do I apply?
The application deadline for the German Mobility Award 2023 was September 30th. Did you miss the deadline? We will be looking for innovative projects, products and applications for the mobility of the future again next year. Our newsletter will keep you up to date. Applications can then be submitted using the application form.
Can changes be made to applications that have already been fully submitted?
Before you submit your application, you can change and update your information at any time. Once the application has been submitted, however, it is no longer possible to edit the application form. In the login area, you can always see an overview of all the projects you have created.
Can I get help filling out the form?
You can get answers to all your application questions at four application coaching sessions. All dates and more information can be found here.
Can my registration for the German Mobility Award be deleted?
Your profile and all associated data can be deleted at any time by sending an e-mail to info@mobilitaetspreis.de.
Can I access my old profile?
You can access your saved profile at any time by entering your login details in the login area. Please note that changes can only be made to future submissions. Changes to completed submissions will not be possible.
Change or reset password
If you need to change your old password for security reasons or because you have forgotten it, a new password can be set in the login area by clicking on “Forgot password”.
Who can nominate projects, products, and applications for the German Mobility Award?
In principle, anyone can nominate projects, products, and applications. In exceptional cases, different rules apply. These rules can be found in the Conditions of Participation.
How do I suggest a project, product, or application?
The deadline for submitting proposals for mobility projects for the German Mobility Award 2023 was September 15, 2023. In the coming competition year 2024, there will again be an opportunity to propose innovative projects, products and applications. Our newsletter will keep you up to date.
What happens if a project, product, or application proposal is rejected?
If a project, product, or application proposal is rejected, the project is automatically eliminated from the application process.
How are the winners selected?
After the application deadline on September 30, 2023, a panel of experts will select a longlist of 36 entries from all applications and proposals using an evaluation matrix. The jury will evaluate the longlist entries according to the Evaluation Criteria and select 12 entries for the shortlist.
At a secret jury meeting, jury members will vote collectively on which projects will be given the first place in the four award categories. The German Mobility Award winners will be announced at an awards ceremony. Each shortlisted project will receive transparent feedback from the jury following the awards ceremony. In addition to the awards in the four categories, an audience award will be presented. The audience award will be determined by live voting during the awards ceremony on November 30, 2023. Voting is open to all, either on-site or online via livestream on the website.
Who is on the jury?
The jury consists of experts from politics, administration, business, academia, and civil society who are familiar with the topics of digital transformation, mobility, and innovation. One seat is allocated to a representative of the Federal Ministry for Digital and Transport (BMDV), another to an individual with special expertise in the field of innovation, one to an individual who brings an external perspective, and one to a former award winner. A citizen completes the jury.
What if I am not satisfied with a project?
If you feel that a project goes against our Conditions of Participation or violates good netiquette, please contact us by e-mail info@mobilitaetspreis.de.
I have submitted or suggested a project, but I have not received a confirmation email. What should I do?
If this happens, please contact us by e-mail info@mobilitätspreis.de.
How, when, and where will the audience vote take place?
The audience award will be decided by live voting during the awards ceremony on November 30, 2023. Voting is open to everyone, either online via livestream or on-site. This is how the public vote works: Vote digitally on the website (https://mobilitaetspreis.de). The shortlisted projects will be eligible for the People’s Choice Award. Choose your favourite project from all the categories on the shortlist. To do this, tick the appropriate box and click “Submit”. Use the time between 6 pm and 7 pm on 30 November 2023 to cast your vote. Voting ends at 7 pm.
When and how will the award winners be announced?
The award winners will be announced on the awards ceremony on November 30, 2023 in Berlin. The event will be streamed live on the website (https://mobilitaetspreis.de).
How can I vote for the German Mobility Audience Award?
The audience award will be decided by live voting during the awards ceremony on November 30, 2023. Voting is open to everyone, either online via livestream or on-site. This is how the public vote works: Vote digitally on the website (https://mobilitaetspreis.de). The shortlisted projects will be eligible for the People’s Choice Award. Choose your favourite project from all the categories on the shortlist. To do this, tick the appropriate box and click “Submit”. Use the time between 6 pm and 7 pm on 30 November 2023 to cast your vote. Voting ends at 7 pm.
What are the goals of the German Mobility Award?
Each year, the German Mobility Award honors forward-looking projects, applications, and products that use digital innovations to create intelligent, sustainable, and inclusive mobility while taking people’s needs into account. In addition, the German Mobility Award aims to anchor the topics of digitization and mobility in the public sphere, promote innovations, strengthen networks, expand contacts, and set political priorities.
What is there to win?
The German Mobility Award is not a cash prize. Instead, all shortlisted projects receive a high level of public attention and the chance to promote themselves with one of the most important awards in the digital mobility sector. In addition, there are numerous exclusive networking opportunities and all of the projects, products, and applications receive transparent feedback from the jury.
Who is behind the DMP?
In 2022, the Federal Ministry for Digital and Transport (BMDV) commissioned iRights.Lab and the Gesellschaft für Informatik e. V. with the planning, implementation, and supervision of the German Mobility Award.
Is there an overview of projects from previous years?
How can I get in touch with alumni from previous years?
You can interact with alumni from previous years and their projects through the DMP community or at our events. If you have questions about previous years’ competitions, you can contact us here.