In reality, it inevitably happens that ifund is occasionally obliged to draw the conclusion that there are too few solution strategies. In that case, ifund can encourage their development by proclaiming a prize contest.

The winner of a prize contest takes home a cash sum that must be spent on further research or in the development of an idea towards a specific solution – and possibly the setting up of a company. Ifund supports this process with advice, experts, office premises and experimentation space, to name but a few.