About this opportunity
Creativity and sustainability meet in the Swarovski Foundation Creatives For Our Future Programme. Now in its fifth cycle and run in collaboration with the United Nations Office for Partnerships, the programme supports emerging creatives whose work contributes to sustainable development and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
Selected participants receive a 20,000 euro grant for their project or practice, together with one on one mentorship, educational masterclasses, industry networking and access to events. The fifth cycle is expected to begin in Fall 2027, with grants and mentorship starting at that point, and to run through September 2028 while participants work toward tangible outcomes.
The call is open to creatives worldwide aged twenty one to thirty by the
Application timeline
You can work across fashion, jewellery, art, design, architecture, videography, photography, science, technology or engineering, and you do not need a registered business, to be enrolled in school, or to use Swarovski crystal. Performing arts and literature, including music, dance, theatre and creative writing, are not supported.
Applicants should be able to show how their work contributes to sustainability, deliver tangible outcomes by September 2028, and, if selected, hold a valid passport and meet the relevant UK entry requirements.
What you receive
- A 20,000 euro grant to support your creative project or practice
- One on one mentorship
- Educational masterclasses
- Industry networking opportunities and access to events
- Support throughout the programme period through September 2028
Who can apply
- Aged twenty one to thirty by the application deadline
- Living in any country
- Working on a project, product, research or creative practice linked to sustainable development
- Able to show how your work can contribute to sustainability
- Able to deliver tangible project outcomes by September 2028
- A valid passport and able to meet UK entry requirements if selected
- Applying as an individual or sole proprietor
Who should not apply
- Performing arts and literature are not supported, including music, dance, theatre, creative writing, novels, poems, screenplays, essays and journalism
- A registered business, school enrolment and use of Swarovski crystal are not required
Documents to prepare
- Details of your creative project, product, research or practice and its link to sustainable development
How to apply
- Open the Creatives For Our Future application page on the official programme site
- Describe your creative project and how it contributes to sustainable development
- Submit your application before 9 November 2026 at 11:59 p.m. GMT
Selection process
- Applications are reviewed by the programme team against the sustainability and creative impact criteria
- Selected participants begin the fifth cycle in Fall 2027
Sources and verification
- Official source , Discovered by the opportunity automation module.
Questions applicants ask
Do I need a registered business?
No. You apply as an individual or sole proprietor, and school enrolment is not required.
Must my project use Swarovski crystal?
No. There is no requirement to use Swarovski crystal.
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