The Schweighofer Prize rewards innovative ideas, technologies, products and services along the entire value chain with the aim of increasing the competitiveness of the European forestry and timber industry.
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\nThe Schweighofer Prize has been awarded every two years since 2003 and is endowed with a total amount of \u20ac 300,000 before taxes. The Schweighofer Prize is divided into a main prize and several innovation prizes.<\/p>\n
All natural persons and groups of persons, irrespective of their age, level of education or employment status, who have performed a service in accordance with the tender conditions are eligible to participate. Organisations may also submit entries. However, the main focus should be on people who have already achieved great things for the European forestry and timber industry or who are currently developing innovative solutions.<\/p>\n