Changemakers everywhere are invited to submit ideas to radically redesign the world we live in — our products, materials, stories, systems, services and spaces — through a circular and regenerative lens.

The competition is looking for creative climate solutions across five main disciplines: products, materials, communications, spaces and systems & services. This includes new ideas and existing enterprises for how we might transform our societies along with our industries: from food, fashion and packaging, to mobility, electronics, digital services and construction. Your submission can take on any form. Maybe it’s a new circular material, or a digital service that makes recycling easy. Maybe it’s the beginning of a movement, or a campaign to shift cultural values and attitudes. Every effort counts, and every degree of change matters.

At the end of the open call, a minimum of 10 winning teams will be selected according to four key criteria: impact, design and creativity, feasibility and scalability, and the strength of your team and network. The award package includes access to an accelerator programme designed to bring your ideas to the next level.

Why apply?

• At least 10 winning teams will receive €5.000 each to invest in their projects.
• Winners will enter a dedicated accelerator programme to bring their projects to the next level.
• Gain valuable publicity through our international network of media partners.
• Winners will join their cohort in a week-long boot camp in Amsterdam.
• Get support from curated professionals with a wide range of design and business expertise.
• Winners get the chance to pitch their projects to thousands of decision-makers at a WDCD Live event.

The deadline for applications is 13 March 2024.