We teach, award and invest in people using design to change the world -- what we call design to improve life.

The Index Project, behind The Index Award, is a Danish non-profit organisation, founded in 2002. In addition to the awards program, the organisation runs sustainable business development programs and a micro-vc fund, which invests into selected Index Award projects.

“Index has emerged at the forefront of one of the most important developments in contemporary design: the reinvention of design practice from a predominantly commercially driven discipline into one that also pursues social, political and ecological objectives.” - The New York Times

The Index Project is proudly supported by the Danish Ministry of Industry, Business and Financial Affairs.

Patron

HRH The Crown Princess of Denmark