For innovations that redefine luxury through sustainability and circular economy practices.

This category highlights companies creating eco-friendly products, circular business models, sustainable materials, or ethical production methods that help redefine luxury’s environmental and social responsibility.

Who Should Apply:

• Companies creating biodegradable, recyclable, or upcycled luxury products
• Brands with circular packaging innovations
• Innovations addressing supply chain sustainability and ethical labor

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For digital solutions and technology that transform luxury brand engagement, operations, and personalization.

This category is designed for companies utilizing emerging technologies—such as AI, blockchain, AR/VR, and data-driven personalization—to innovate the way luxury brands connect with consumers or enhance internal processes.

Who Should Apply:

• Brands building AI-powered personalized shopping platforms
• Tech solutions for blockchain-based authentication and traceability
• AR/VR applications for virtual fashion shows, digital try-ons, or immersive experiences

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For innovations that enhance how luxury is experienced through hospitality, travel, retail, and lifestyle services.

This category focuses on brands offering transformative customer experiences through personalized services, immersive luxury journeys, and groundbreaking hospitality concepts.

Who Should Apply:

• Companies redefining luxury travel and hospitality
• Innovations in personalized in-store or online luxury retail experiences
• Luxury subscription or concierge services offering exclusive access and benefits

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For companies merging traditional luxury craftsmanship with innovation in design, materials, or production methods.

This category celebrates brands that maintain the essence of craftsmanship while integrating cutting-edge technology, sustainable materials, or novel design processes.

Who Should Apply:

• Designers using 3D printing and advanced materials for luxury goods
• Jewellery brands blending craftsmanship with personalization and new technologies
• Fashion innovators with sustainable and tech-integrated design solutions

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For innovations in luxury beauty and wellness products or services that prioritize personalization, sustainability, and holistic wellbeing.

This category is dedicated to brands offering next-generation beauty solutions, sustainable cosmetic innovations, and luxury wellness products or services.

Who Should Apply:

• Brands developing biotech-powered beauty products
• Zero-waste or sustainable cosmetic solutions
• Luxury wellness brands integrating tech for personalized experiences

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For companies redefining how luxury is accessed through innovative business models.

This category celebrates businesses that challenge traditional luxury consumption through creative models like subscription services, resale platforms, rental marketplaces, or digital-first brands.

Who Should Apply:

• Pre-loved or circular luxury marketplaces
• Subscription-based models for luxury goods and services
• Digital-first luxury brands leveraging innovative sales channels

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What’s Included in the Participation Fee:

For Semifinalists:

• 1-day ticket (September 1st, 2025) to the Luxury Innovation Summit.
• Brand visibility through the Summit’s communication channels, press releases, and social media posts.

For Finalists (Top 3 in each category):

• 2-day event access (September 1-2), including the Gala Dinner and Awards Ceremony.
• Enhanced brand visibility and media exposure through event marketing.
• Inclusion in official press kits, media work, and portrayal on the “Nominees and Winners 2025 List” on the Summit website.

Participation Fee Breakdown

Note: No further costs will be required for participation.

Additional Benefits for Winners:

Winners receive all finalist benefits, plus:

• Potential media interviews and enhanced visibility through event partners.
• Potential introduction with Summit’s Partners and Sponsors

To start your application: Register Here

This fee supports the continued success of the Luxury Innovation Awards while providing semifinalists and finalists with valuable networking, brand exposure, and growth opportunities.

If your company demonstrates exceptional innovation but faces genuine financial hardship, you may contact us to discuss potential fee reductions or waivers. To ensure equitable consideration, we will require documentation demonstrating your company’s financial situation. This may include, but is not limited to, financial statements, tax returns, or other relevant financial records. In some cases, depending on the company structure and ownership, we may also request information about the owner’s or principal’s other sources of income, including employment and investments, to fully assess the financial hardship claim. All information provided will be treated confidentially.

There is no fee to submit your initial application.

However, if you are shortlisted as a semifinalist, a revenue-based participation fee will apply to support your involvement and benefits at the event.

What’s Included in the Participation Fee:

For Semifinalists:

• 1-day ticket (September 1st, 2025) to the Luxury Innovation Summit.
• Brand visibility through the Summit’s communication channels, press releases, and social media posts.

For Finalists (Top 3 in each category):

• 2-day event access (September 1-2), including the Gala Dinner and Awards Ceremony.
• Enhanced brand visibility and media exposure through event marketing.
• Inclusion in official press kits, media work, and portrayal on the “Nominees and Winners 2025 List” on the Summit website.

Participation Fee Breakdown

Additional Benefits for Winners:

Winners receive all finalist benefits, plus:

• Potential media interviews and enhanced visibility through event partners.
• Potential introduction with Summit’s Partners and Sponsors

To start your application: Register Here

Yes, companies that have previously participated in the Luxury Innovation Awards, including those that reached the semifinals, finals, or were not shortlisted, are welcome to apply for the 2025 edition. However, companies that have won the Awards in any previous edition are not eligible to apply for the same or related categories in which they were declared winners. This ensures a diverse and competitive environment, encouraging new innovations and participants each year.

Applications are open to companies in the early and growth stage (a legal entity formed, Foundations and Association are not accepted) that develop products or provide services in the luxury and related sectors.

The application is open to companies based all over the world.

Each applicant competes within one of the six Luxury Innovation Awards categories listed below:

1. Sustainable Luxury and Circular Innovation
2. Digital and Tech-Driven Luxury Innovation
3. Redefining Luxury Experiences and Hospitality
4. Next-Gen Craftsmanship: Fashion, Jewellery, and Design
5. Beauty and Wellness Innovation
6. Disruptive Business Models in Luxury

1. Beyond the Prototype: Have you moved past the Minimum Viable Product (MVP) stage? We’re seeking companies actively transitioning into growth and scaling their operations.
2. Industry Transformers: Does your company address a critical challenge within the luxury value chain? Your solution should enhance the functionality and overall appeal of the industry.
3. Business Model: You have B2B/ B2C solutions capabilities, transforming how businesses operate and consumers experience luxury.
4. Market-Tested Success: Has your solution been rigorously tested and proven effective in the real world? Demonstrate clear utility and positive impact.
5. Global Ambition: Do you envision your influence expanding globally? We’re seeking companies with the potential to become leading forces in the international luxury market.

Luxury Innovation Awards 2025: here.

Initiated in 2020, Luxury Innovation Awards is a flagship initiative by the Luxury Venture Group. The Luxury Venture Group is a Swiss-based venture capital, and acceleration vehicle that selects, promotes and invests in the startup & growth phase of luxury companies and startups.

Learn more: www.lvg.swiss

Companies may submit only one application, but may indicate both a first and second choice for award category.

• For the selection of semi-finalists, all the pitching is done via zoom.
• Finalists’ pitching will happen in person, in Geneva, during the summit. The finalists must be in Geneva from 01 and 02 September 2025. Any change in schedule will be notified well in advance on the Award’s website.

The jury voting and the summit attendees will select the winner. Further information will be shared with shortlisted applicants.

No, submitted materials are only accessible to the LVG’s award selection committee. For the semifinalists round, Jury members will have access to the submitted documents on an award-category basis. All the jury members will have access to the finalists’ applications for the final round. The general public will not have access to any submitted materials.

The application is in English. All the pitching materials should also be in English.

Finalists in the 2025 Luxury Innovation Awards are not required to have a booth at the Summit. The event does not offer exhibition space. However, there are opportunities for companies to host curated experiences for select attendees. For more information, Click Here

The selection process will cover the following steps

• Register and apply online, and create your company profile
• The LVG Selection Committee will review your application
• Category-wise Zoom calls will be conducted with the jury to select the finalists
• Finalists will pitch during the Luxury Innovation Summit 2025 in front of the Jury and all the attendees. The jury and all the registered attendees will vote to select the winners
• The winners’ names will be announced, and the trophy will be given in a global award ceremony during the Summit.

There is no prize money.

However, emerging luxury brands and startups participating in this unique opportunity will gain direct access to leading investors and decision-makers in the luxury industry during the Luxury Innovation Finalists Pitches and Award Ceremony in Geneva.