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This funding call aims to position Europe as a global leader in design for sustainable competitiveness, leveraging its rich cultural heritage, creative traditions, and highly skilled workforce. The call seeks proposals that enhance understanding of the European design sector, including its cross-sectoral relevance for innovation. Projects should develop methods, techniques, and applications to keep the European design sector at the forefront of sustainable and competitive practices. The initiative also focuses on addressing structural vulnerabilities, such as the impact of generative AI and environmental challenges, by fostering collaboration, innovation, and policy development.
Opening: 15 May 2025
Deadline(s): 16 Sep 2025
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This funding opportunity represents a pre-agreed draft that has not yet been officially approved by the European Commission. The final, approved version is expected to be published in the first quarter of 2025. This draft is provided for informational purposes and may be used to preliminarily form consortia and develop project ideas, but it is offered without any guarantees or warranties.
Expected Outcome
• Comprehensive insights into the European design sector provided to stakeholders
• New methods and tools for sustainable and competitive design developed
• Europe’s global leadership in design for sustainable competitiveness strengthened
• Policies and frameworks to address sector vulnerabilities and innovation needs proposed
• Collaborative platforms to enhance design sector resilience and innovation established
Scope
• Enhance understanding of the European design sector and its cross-sectoral role
• Develop innovative methods for sustainable and competitive design
• Address challenges such as generative AI and environmental sustainability
• Strengthen collaboration among stakeholders in design-intensive industries
• Boost Europe’s global leadership in design for sustainable competitiveness