Through this open call, WORTH II intends to become the largest European incubator program for creatives.

WORTH is the only European project in which designers, SMEs, manufacturers and technology providers work together to develop innovative and design-oriented business ideas. This call for expressions of interest is dedicated to the principles of the New European Bauhaus Initiative. These projects represent international collaboration between designers, creatives, manufacturers, SMEs, craftsmen and technology companies to develop innovative products.
The call is open until February 2, 2022.

Selected projects will be included in the incubation program for the development of new businesses, including
• € 10,000 to € 20,000 in financial support
• teaching business strategy and technology development
• legal advice on intellectual property rights and protection
• participation in exhibitions
• networking and professional connections.

The WORTH partnership project is focused on the sectors of textiles and fashion, footwear, leather and furniture, and interior design, jewelry and accessories. WORTH creates relevant communities across Europe whose members share a common vision and values ​​around design and innovation. So, through WORTH you can find a European community with: mentors who are experts in supporting partnerships for the successful implementation of selected projects through the acquisition of technical and business knowledge, skills and capacity; the board of directors and members who are experts in charge of conducting transparent evaluations of proposals, providing feedback and advice. The community also includes ambassadors of relevant professions and institutions across Europe who are committed to promoting the shared vision and design values ​​of WORTH.
If you are self-employed or SME active in any of the eligible sectors of the lifestyle industry: textiles / fashion, footwear, leather / fur, furniture / home decoration / interior design / architecture, jewelry and accessories; and you have any of the following business activities: design, manufacturing / crafts, technology development, this is a great opportunity for you and your stakeholders.

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