The Design Equality 2025 International Design Competition is now open for applications! This global competition, organized by BE OPEN, invites students, recent graduates, and young professionals to submit innovative solutions that advance gender equality, promote women as innovators, and address the needs of women and girls.
Eligibility criteria:
- Students currently enrolled in universities or colleges
- Recent graduates (within a few years of completing studies)
- Young professionals working in design, innovation, STEM, or entrepreneurship
Competition themes:
- Solutions that advocate and advance gender equality
- Solutions that meet the needs of women and girls
- Solutions that promote women as innovators and entrepreneurs
Funds and benefits
- Cash prizes ranging from €2,000 to €5,000
- International publicity as talented creatives and innovators
- Opportunity to pitch ideas to international audiences at a major UNSDG-related event
The deadline for this application is January 31, 2026. Visit BE OPEN Foundation website to apply . Explore more global calls on our Opportunities page.
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