Swarovski Foundation Creatives for Our Future is a global education and grant programme designed in collaboration with the United Nations Office for Partnerships to identify and accelerate the next generation of creatives in sustainable development.
The programme is open to all creatives worldwide aged 21 to 30 (at the time of application) from across disciplines including fashion, design, art, architecture and engineering – with no limit to creative medium. Applicants should be working on a project or product that uses creativity to accelerate awareness, technology, or solutions to drive progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals.
Successful participants will receive financial support paired with an education programme, one-on-one mentorship, masterclasses, network connections, and industry event access. The programme equips creatives with the education, tools, and relationships to make their groundbreaking ideas a reality.
Six successful applicants will secure a financial grant of 20,000 EUR each and an announcement trip to New York, paired with a unique education programme which includes one-on-one mentorship, a series of online masterclasses and industry networking opportunities.