Hightech-Prize of the Bavarian Prime Minister 2027
a joint distinction from the Bavarian State Government and the Bavarian Academy of Sciences and Humanities
The Bavarian Academy of Sciences and Humanities (BAdW) is delighted to present the 2027 “Hightech-Prize of the Bavarian Prime Minister”, a joint distinction from the Bavarian State Government and the Bavarian Academy of Sciences and Humanities.
Funded by the Ulrich L. Rhode Foundation the award recognizes visionary technological research that is shaping our future. The award is endowed with €300,000, which is at the laureate’s free disposal.
The award recognizes distinguished national and international scholars for pioneering innovations that demonstrate scientific excellence and high future potential in one of the following focus areas:
- Quantum Technologies
- Cybersecurity
- Innovative Energy Systems
Selection criteria:
The award celebrates innovations that merge scientific excellence with societal progress. We prioritize submissions that not only advance science but also transform society. Submissions are evaluated based on:
- Scientific Excellence
- Societal Relevance
- Technology Transfer
- Scalability
Selection Process:
The “Hightech-Prize of the Bavarian Prime Minister” laureate is selected by a prestigious jury chaired by the President of the Bavarian Academy of Sciences and Humanities (BAdW). The jury includes distinguished scientists and industry leaders with expertise in the award’s focus areas.
Selection Steps:
Initial Screening – The jury reviews all submissions for scientific excellence, societal impact, and alignment with the call’s themes.
Expert Evaluation – Shortlisted candidates are assessed by independent national and international experts in their respective fields.
Award Ceremony:
The award ceremony will be jointly hosted by the Bavarian State Government and the Bavarian Academy of Sciences and Humanities in Munich in 2027. The ceremony’s highlight is the laureate’s keynote lecture, where they present their award-winning innovation to an audience of representatives from science, industry, and public life.
Eligibility & Nomination:
The Bavarian Academy of Sciences and Humanities invites nominations from national and international universities and non-university research institutions for distinguished researchers whose work demonstrates:
- High societal relevance, contributing to solutions for global or regional challenges.
- Successful commercialization, with scientific findings translated into market-ready products or applications.
Nomination Guidelines:
Nominations must be submitted by institutions or individual scientists (based in Germany or abroad). Self-nominations are not accepted.
Nominations must include the following documents in English or German and may not exceed eight printed pages (approximately 14,400 characters, including spaces):
- Research Overview (3–4 pages)
- CV (max. 2 pages)
- Selected Publications from the last 10 years (1–2 pages)
- ½ page English Proposal Summary
Nominations can be submitted electronically until November 30th, 2026.
To the
President of the Bavarian Academy of Sciences and Humanities
Prof. Dr. Markus Schwaiger
hightechpreisbayern[at]badw.de
Inquiries at:
Telephone +49 (0)89/23031-1169
E-Mail: hightechpreisbayern[at]badw.de