A new generation of entrepreneurs is reshaping the digital world— building innovative digital solutions with the power to transform industries and improve lives. While those driven purely by profit often find recognition, the visionaries working with purpose and social impact at heart are too often overlooked.
The CER Innovation Prize exists to change that. We aim to cultivate and support talented, values-driven founders who are using technology not just to disrupt markets, but to repair and uplift the world.
Rooted in the Jewish principle of Tikkun Olam—repairing the world— we believe innovation should serve the greater good. Whether in business, education, healthcare, entertainment, or social impact, we recognize ventures that contribute to global harmony, resilience, and progress.
The Conference of European Rabbis (CER) is the foremost mainstream Jewish rabbinical alliance in Europe, representing over 800 religious leaders from mainstream synagogue communities.
Founded in 1956 by Chief Rabbi Sir Israel Brodie and other leading European rabbis, the CER was created to help rebuild Jewish life after the Holocaust. Today, it defends Jewish religious rights, shapes policy, and fosters dialogue with governments and institutions. Its leadership includes chief rabbis and senior rabbinical judges across Europe.
The Board of Patrons advance CER programs and objectives. The Board of Patrons consists of internationally respected lay people from the Jewish community and friends of the Jewish community. Patrons are influential in business, media, and politics.
Boris Mints — President
Moscow
Joelle Aflalo
Luxembourg
Amb. Ronald S. Lauder
USA
Leonard Blavatnik
USA
Anno August Jagdfeld
Germany
Ilja Gorelik
Switzerland
Alexander Chudnovsky
Monaco
Dr. Christian Hirmer
Germany
Alexander Mashkevitch
United Kingdom
Viktor Vekselberg
Russia / Israel
David K. Wollach
Switzerland
The Board of Patrons advance CER programs and objectives. The Board of Patrons consists of internationally respected lay people from the Jewish community and friends of the Jewish community. Patrons are influential in business, media, and politics and support CER with advice, political influence and financial support to pursue its mission.
Board Members may underwrite CER programs and/or contribute to the general budget, sponsor meetings, conferences and publications of the organization. Members are nominated by the CER President and advise him on political, financial and social issues, arising within the framework of the CER.
Members of the Board of Patrons receive periodical updates from the President of the CER and are invited to at least one annual gathering of the Board of Patrons, where policy and finances are discussed. Members of the Board of Patrons periodically join meetings of the CER with heads of state and political leaders.
