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- Start des Calls »Designer in Lab 2025«11.12.24Das erfolgreiche Programm »Artist/Designer in Lab« des Fraunhofer-Netzwerks »Wissenschaft, Kunst und Design« geht in die sechste Runde! Die Ausschreibung richtet sich an Designschaffende aller Fachrichtungen, die in den interdisziplinären Austausch und in die Zusammenarbeit mit Forschenden der Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft treten möchten. Die Projekte werden in einem Umfang von max. 10.000 € finanziert. Bewerbungsfrist bis 31.01.2025.
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- New study: On the practice of design research in Germany10.12.24The IfDRA study ‘On the Practice of Design Research in Germany 2024’ clearly shows that German design research still has considerable room for improvement in an international comparison. At the same time, it proves it: Design research can help not only to strengthen design practice, but also to significantly increase the innovative power of companies.
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- UNESCO creative cities design : Tomorrow's resources and know-how - Biennale Internationale Design Saint-Etienne 202510.12.24Faced with the challenges of production in the 21st century, what resources are designers working with today to prepare fortomorrow? The 13th Biennale Internationale Design Saint-Étienne launches in exactly a year’s time. This edition’s theme:“Ressource(s), présager demain”. Running from 22 May to 6 July 2025, it will be an opportunity for every type of audienceto discover fascinating new objects, source ideas and exchange viewpoints around an exploratory, future-oriented design thatis tackling contemporary issues head-on, all at the heart of an unmissable festive event. The aim of the exhibition is to showcase the expertise in materials, processes and small manufactured objects of UNESCO's creative design cities. Deadline for Applications is 31.12.2024.
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- Berlin Design e.V. – New Community Members01.12.24Excited to announce new additions to our community! Join us in welcoming ADPList Berlin Chapter, Ignite Future Talks, and Design & Animation Meetup. Discover more on our Member Board.
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December
- Call: Covilhã International Design Triennial 202528.11.24Berlin, as a proud member of the UNESCO Creative Cities Network, invites its design community to participate in the Covilhã International Design Triennial, taking place from March 21 to June 21, 2025, in Covilhã, Portugal. This inaugural event highlights a bioregional approach to design, emphasizing sustainability, tradition, and innovation. Submission Deadline: November 30, 2024
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- The OPEN CALL for Berlin Design Week 2025 is now public!13.11.24From 15 - 18 May 2025, Berlin Design Week will bring together THE design expertise in the city under a new star. The Open Call is aimed at national and international designers, design studios, collectives, brands, companies, research institutions and organisations. Both established players as well as start-ups and career changers are invited. / Early Bird: 31.12.2024 / Registration deadline: 28.02.2025
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- Volunteer at transmediale 202513.11.24transmediale is looking for committed and motivated volunteers to help us run transmediale 2025! In return for their help, Volunteers will receive a free Festival Pass and an insight into the organisation of an international festival in the heart of Berlin. Application deadline: 15 December 2024.
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- Call for Applications: MANIFEST:IO 202503.11.24The 3rd edition will focus on the theme of "Fragmenting Places, Imagined Spaces". MANIFEST:IO invites artists, designers, performers and researchers critically engaging with new media or electronic art to submit their works. We welcome international submissions but prioritize artists based in Berlin. Submissions close 15.12.2024.
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November
- AURORA XR Fellowship 202528.10.24Do you have an exciting idea for an artistic concept in connection with augmented, mixed and/or virtual reality? Do you already have some experience with XR in the cultural sector? Would you like to develop all aspects of this concept collectively in an interdisciplinary team? Then apply for the AURORA Fellowship 2025!
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- Open Call: IllustrationLadies Berlin22.10.24You are all welcome to participate in a great project that we are doing in collaboration with @wikieditoraslx and @thepaulacruz! Let’s honour our women, non-binary and trans artists by illustrating their portraits on Wikipedia together! Be sure to check out the list of articles in our bio, where you can assign yourself, and take part in our online workshop on the 23rd of October for more information. Deadline for the portrait uploads is 15th of November. We can’t wait to see your works!
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- Funding: MPI Call – „Circular Economy in industrial production"13.10.24Funding is available for individual and joint projects with a clear focus on Berlin industry and a thematic connection to the circular economy, for example in the areas of production, data, materials, recycling, design or supply chains. Projects that are in the innovation phase of experimental development can also be subsidised. Dealine for the Call is 15.01.2025.
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October
- Call for Partners: Service Design Jam28.09.24Once again, join for a full weekend of research, ideation, prototyping and chaotic fun! This edition's topic: mobility! Also: want to partner with us? Get in touch!
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- UX Design Awards – Spring 202512.09.24The UX Design Awards – Spring 2025 call for participation is open for submissions. Companies, agencies, professionals, and young designers worldwide are invited to enter their best work in three competition categories: “Product” and “Concept” for the professional sector and “New Talent” for up-and coming designers. Open for Submissions until 15 November.
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- Survey: Design Delegation EU-Level 202608.09.24You are a company, startup or research institution working in usability, user experience, digital or future design and want to showcase your digital products on the European level? Berlin based companies can gather and apply for trade fair delegation support via Berlin Partner at the Berlin Senate for Economic Affairs, Energy and Public Enterprises (SenWEB). Minimum are ten participants - the majority must be private companies from the city of Berlin. The deadline for the funding in 2026 approaches this September and we would like to hand in an application in order to enable a participation in the leading (digital) design trade fair. Crucial for that is your feedback regarding which trade fair would be the most suitable one and your possible participation. Deadline is September 28, 2024.
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September
- Call for Participants: Hardtech Innovation Accelerator Program29.08.24Join the Hardtech Innovation Accelerator Program, where startups like yours thrive with comprehensive seven-month support, resources, tools, and mentorship, all dedicated to accelerating sustainable initiatives. Don’t miss the chance to unleash the full power of hardtech and play a vital role in shaping a greener, more sustainable future for all. Deadline is 15 September 2024.
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- HOLITOPIA: BDN Community Discount22.08.24This is your personal invitation to HOLITOPIA, an awarded Festival for Arts and Futures. We are pleased to share special conditions with the Berlin Design Network. Register via the link and you will receive a 50% discount on the regular ticket price.
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- The Games Ground Future Talent Scholarship03.08.24BIMM University is proud to announce that Games Ground is now the official partner for the Future Talent Scholarship, available to students applying to study a video games degree at our Berlin campus from September 2024. Applications for the Games Ground Future Talent Scholarship close on 9.08.2024.
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- Innovationsprogramm für Geschäftsmodelle und Pionierlösungen (IGP)03.08.24Der aktuelle Call adressiert Geschäftsmodelle und Pionierlösungen für bessere Gesundheit und Pflege, also beispielsweise innovative Lösungen zur Verbesserung von Prävention, Versorgungen und Rehabilitation, neue Designs und Konzepte für Inklusionsinnovationen oder würdiges Altern sowie innovative Unterstützungskonzepte für kranke und pflegebedürftige Menschen und ihre Angehörigen. Die Deadline zum Einreichen der Teilnahmeanträge endet am 27.08.2024 um 15:00 Uhr.
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- Call for Participation: see-Conference03.08.24Als Besucher*innen der see-Conference seid ihr Teil einer lebendigen Community und in ganz unterschiedlichen kreativen Kreisen unterwegs. Deshalb interessiert uns sehr, welche Menschen euch in letzter Zeit inspiriert haben und wen ihr gerne als Sprecher*innen auf der Bühne der nächsten see-Conference erleben würdet. Der Call for Participation läuft noch bis 24. August 2024.
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- Funding opportunity - creative projects03.08.24Die Allgemeine Projektförderung der Kulturstiftung des Bundes zeichnet sich dadurch aus, dass sie nicht auf die Förderung einer bestimmten Sparte oder eines bestimmten Themas festgelegt ist. Es sind große, innovative Projekte im internationalen Kontext, die hier berücksichtigt werden können. Der Einsendeschluss für die 47. Jurysitzung ist der 31. Januar 2025.
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August
- Call for Contributions: World Usability Day Berlin25.07.24Du möchtest dich beim diesjährigen WUD am 14. November in Berlin beteiligen? Dann haben wir gute Neuigkeiten für dich: Ab sofort ist der Call for Contributions zum Thema “Designing for a Better World” eröffnet! Deadline 1. September
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- Call for Participation: AURORA XR School for Artists19.07.24New free XR Basics course dates in September! The dates for the next XR Basics courses in presence at the HTW Berlin are fixed! On 16/17 and 23/24 September AURORA is again offering three practical XR Basics courses on the topics of Introduction to XR, First Steps in Digital Media Production with Blender and AR/VR Development with Unity. Deadline: 17.08.2024
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July
- Become a Partner: HATCH Conference30.06.24Feature your brand in front of the top design teams in Europe and have your brand noticed. Get top-designers to speak about your product. Find your next star designer. Partner with HATCH and get the right exposure from the leading designers in Europe.
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- Berlin Brandenburg Innovation Award05.06.24Innovation Award Berlin Brandenburg presents new ideas and inventions from the metropolitan region. Apply by 08.06.2024, and secure a prize of 15,000 euros.
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- Call for Location: Employed.world - mentor-mentee Events03.06.24Help Employed.world create job seeker inclusive events in Berlin.They are looking for a venue for our regular mentor-mentee events (40-50 people) and a UX Research event (100+ people).
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- LIFE programme: call for proposals 202401.06.24The LIFE programme, the EU’s flagship initiative for funding environmental and climate actions, offers an opportunity to bring your ideas to fruition. With an indicative budget of €8 million for Standard Action Projects on the New European Bauhaus, your project could make a real difference. The deadline for submission is 19 September 2024.
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June
- Berlin Design e.V. is officially public!30.05.24Half a year has passed since our founding meeting and today we are celebrating the official launch of Berlin Design e.V.! Berlin Design e.V. is a non-profit association supporting design expertise, knowledge transfer and cooperation in Berlin. We connect Design in Berlin to establish the discipline as a driver for better futures. We look forward to further joint activities, projects and above all the exchange with inspiring and pluralistic players and communities. Visit our new Website and join us in visioning the Design sector in Berlin.
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- XR Creator Con: Call for Volunteers20.05.24Are you passionate about immersive tech and want to make a difference in the XR community?The start of the XR Creator Con is getting closer and closer every day. XRCC seeking dedicated individuals who are ready to roll up their sleeves and help us create an unforgettable experience for our participants. From assisting with event logistics to providing technical support during workshops, there's a role for everyone to play in bringing the XR Creator Con to life.
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- Seoul Design Award for Sustainable Daily Life 202409.05.24A global design award for sustainable life that aims for a harmonious relationship between people, society and the environment. Submissions open till 28.06.2024.
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May
- Call for Speakers: TEDxPotsdam – Ideas & Topics30.03.24You have an idea that should be brought up or a person you would like to see on stage at TEDx Potsdam? Keep in mind that TED is always about an interesting, innovative or unusual idea, not a specific personality. Ideas can be global as well as local.
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- CIRCE’s Fellowship Programme 202420.03.24Are you a researcher, creative, practitioner or entrepreneur from Europe’s cultural and creative economies (CCE) who is driven to embark on a pioneering pilot project that tackles the pressing challenges of our time? Then this opportunity is for you! Submissions till 16.04.2024.
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- Call for Speakers & Sponsors: Berlin Design Day19.03.24Berlin Design e.V. is collaborating with BERLIN DESIGN WEEK to bring you BDD - berlin design day. A conference that celebrates design and berlin - the discipline of innovation meets the capital of creativity. With talks that reflect the plurality, innovation and critical thinking of the design scene, we offer you the international stage. We are looking for inspiring speakers with innovative design ideas. We offer sponsorship opportunities to companies that would like to join our vision of design and innovation. contact@berlin-design.org for sponsors
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- UX Design Awards – Autumn 202407.03.24The UX Design Awards – Autumn 2024 call for participation is open for submissions. Companies, agencies, professionals, and young designers worldwide are invited to enter their best work in three competition categories: “Product” and “Concept” for the professional sector and “New Talent” for up-and coming designers. Open for Submissions until 31 May.
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March
- We won the Berlin Design Innovation Challenge 2024 with BDC!22.02.24BDC | Berlin Design Circles cultivates a network of design experts committed to promoting design on a systemic level. Our vision is to unite Berlin's Design expertise to tackle shared challenges and opportunities. Through interdisciplinary collaboration, we seek to develop innovative ideas and projects. The first BDC will happen on the 14.03.2024 - registration in the events.
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- Innovation program for business models and pioneering solutions (IGP)21.02.24Bundesministerium für Wirtschaft und Klimaschutz new funding round focuses on innovative solutions for better learning and working environments, addressing areas like workforce integration, remote work tools, and education gamification. submissions with a specific emphasis on new learning platforms, co-working concepts, and methods bridging education and employment are welcome .
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- Trends in der Kultur- und Kreativwirtschaft 202314.02.24Dieser Trendreport analysiert 517 Einreichungen für die Kultur- und Kreativpiloten 2023 und zeigt, dass der Schwerpunkt auf wirkungsvollen Geschäftsmodellen und aktuellen Themen in den Bereichen Nachhaltigkeit und Digitalisierung liegt. Er identifiziert 16 Trends, darunter eine zunehmende Betonung sozialer Auswirkungen und Verschiebungen hin zu nachhaltigen Praktiken, Vielfalt und Projekten nach Pandemien.
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- Deep Tech Award06.02.24The Berlin Deep Tech Award is dedicated to honoring application-oriented and tested solutions/products from Berlin that demonstrate a high degree of innovation and substantial future potential. Applications can be in the following five areas: Sustainable & Social Impact, Artificial Intelligence, Photonics and Quantum Technologies, Robotics, Web3.0 – DLT, Blockchain, NFT & Metaverse. Deadline is 26. April 2024.
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February
- German Ecodesign Awards24.01.24The German Ecodesign Award is Germany's highest state award for ecological design. You can apply online to take part in the German Ecodesign Award until 15 April. We are looking for concepts, services and products that impress with their outstanding environmental and design quality.
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- Creative Lab #7 Kreislaufwirtschaft18.01.24Ihr habt eine Idee im Kopf oder diese bereits entwickelt, die sich mit dem Thema Zirkuläres Wirtschaften in der Kultur- und Kreativwirtschaft auseinandersetzt? Ihr möchtet euch mit Akteur*innen aus den unterschiedlichsten Branchen vernetzen? Dann bewerbt euch bis zum 21. Januar 2024.
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- Pre-Application: BERLIN DESIGN WEEK07.01.24The theme of BERLIN DESIGN WEEK 2024 "INSIGHTS" runs through all program items. INSIGHTS invites participants to not only provide visitors with insights into current work and processes, but also to look inwards, pause and then focus on the essentials. Designers, design studios, design collectives, brands, companies, agencies and institutions can register to take part. Start-ups and big players, scientists, research groups and career changers. Deadline for registration: 29.02.2024
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- Call for proposals: New European Bauhaus Catalyse programe for socially innovative start-ups06.01.24Start-ups and scale-ups from the culture and creative sectors and industries are encouraged to apply, along with entities that have participated in other activities implemented in the framework of the EIT Community NEB. Deadline is January 19th, 2024.
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January
- Format contest - Berlin Design Innovation Challenge21.12.23With this contest, Projekt Zukunft awards prizes in the categories "International Attention" and "Community Building and Knowledge Transfer" to formats that address precisely this issue and take Berlin's design industry to the next level.
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- Foundation of BERLIN DESIGN e.V.!!!19.12.23the 12.12.2023 was marked with a big X in the calendar! as an association of design communities, we founded the non-profit organization BERLIN DESIGN. in order to push design to the next level and for berlin to finally live up to its title as a unesco design city, we have been working together over the last few months to develop a vision for design in berlin. in the long term, we want to bring design actors in science, business, administration and the communities together. we will create a common infrastructure in the future. as a first initiative, BDN - Berlin Design Network is focusing on the visibility of existing offers and communities and making them accessible to the public for free. in 2024, we will also launch the BDC - Berlin Design Circles to promote design excellence in Berlin at a higher level and create a place for joint exchange and discourse. reach out: contact@berlin-design.org
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December 2023
- The Call for Participation for re:publica 24 - Who cares?30.11.23The Call for Participation (CfP) is now open - get involved! What are your cares, what do you want to care for or what should we care about? Share it with us at re:publica 24! The Call for Participation ends on 15 January 2024.
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- Call for Submissions: CDFAM Symposium 2024 – Berlin28.11.23CDFAM is pleased to announce the continuation of the CDFAM Computational Design Symposium Series for 2024. The event scheduled in Berlin for May 7-8 is now seeking submission for presentations.
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November 2023
- UX Branchenreport Deutschland 202330.10.23Der gerade veröffentlichte Branchenreport UX 2023 der GermanUPA liefert wieder spannende Einblicke in den Berufsalltag und die Arbeitsbedingungen von User Experience (UX) Professionals in Deutschland. Basierend auf einer Umfrage mit über 300 Teilnehmern gibt der Report detaillierte Auskunft über Themen wie Ausbildung, Berufsbezeichnungen, Projektschwerpunkte, Gehälter und Tools.
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- EU Fund: Innovative Tools and Business Models12.10.23The Creative Europe MEDIA call for proposals "Innovative Tools and Business Models" is moving into its next phase with a funding of 8.5 million euros. This initiative by the European Creative Europe MEDIA program supports the development and expansion of innovative projects, technological solutions, and new business models for the European audiovisual industry. The submission deadline is on January 25, 2024, the German Creative Europe MEDIA Desks will provide further information and support.
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- Innovation program for business models and pioneering solutions11.10.23With the Innovation Program for Business Models and Pioneer Solutions (IGP), the BMWK enables the realization of promising non-technical innovations by small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Companies and research institutions can apply in two different project forms with a project idea for an ecological innovation until November 08, 2023.
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- Call for Entries: UX Design Awards07.10.23The UX Design Awards honor great experiences and accomplished solutions – across all fields and industries – worldwide. Enter your best work until 30 November 2023.
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- Call for Satellite events: The Festival of the New European Bauhaus07.10.23Are you gearing up for an event in your hometown, across Europe, or anywhere in the world? Does your event align with the core #NewEuropeanBauhaus values of sustainability, inclusion and beauty? Then you can still be part of the 2024 #NewEuropeanBauhaus Festival! Submit your application for a Satellite event by 31 December 2023
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- Thematischer Fördercall: CIRCULAR ECONOMY05.10.23Zur Umsetzung des Masterplans Industriestadt Berlin 2022 – 2026 veröffentlicht die Senatsverwaltung für Wirtschaft, Energie und Betriebe den thematischen Fördercall CIRCULAR ECONOMY. Unterstützen Sie die Berliner Industrie bei der Transformation zum zirkulären Wirtschaften und reichen Ihre Projektideen bis zum Stichtag 15.11.2023 ein.
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- medien.barometer 2023/2405.10.23Das medien.barometer 2023/24 möchte herausfinden: Wie sind die Unternehmen der Medien-, Kreativ- und Digitalwirtschaft in Berlin und Brandenburg in Sachen Nachhaltigkeit und Klimaschutz aufgestellt? Berücksichtigen sie soziale und ökologische Aspekte bei ihren Unternehmensentscheidungen? Bewerten Sie diese Verantwortung als Teil des Geschäftserfolges? Welche Maßnahmen wurden bereits ergriffen – und bei welchen gibt es Hürden?
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October 2023
- Studienbericht zur Designfähigkeit22.09.23In einer umfassenden Studie hat die Hochschule Luzern die Fähigkeiten im Gestalten erarbeitet und versucht zu klären, wie sich diese in einem Unternehmen optimal entfalten. Im Rahmen einer Case-Study mit den Unternehmen Miele und USM sowie einer umfassenden Online-Befragung von 57 Unternehmen entstand ein umfassendes Framework, das die Designfähigkeit erfasst und beschreibt.
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- New European Bauhaus Calls15.09.23The EIT Community invites applicants to develop and submit applications aligned with the New European Bauhaus initiative focused on developing long-term solutions in collaboration with citizens to deliver transformation that matches the needs and demands of a wider community.
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- New European Bauhaus Festival14.09.23In April 2024, the European Commission organises the second edition of the New European Bauhaus Festival and you can be part of it! Apply to one of the four calls by 30 September 2023.
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- Partnerships for Service Design Global Conference08.09.23this year the service design global conference will be taking place in our amazing city. with 900 participants the conference promises two days of interactive learning, keynote presentations, and, of course, in-person and virtual networking. the organizators are currently for sponsors and partners.
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September 2023
- Berlin Startup Scholarship04.08.23The Berlin Startup Scholarship supports founders who have a startup concept and/or a prototype and are preparing their market launch. The aim of the scholarship is the establishment of the company and market entry. As a Lean Incubator we are looking for founders that are striving for continuous improvement and focus on user-centric product development.
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- Bewerbung als Kultur- und Kreativpilot*innen Deutschland 202304.08.23The application phase has started! From July 3 to August 14, 2023, we are looking for creative entrepreneurs* whose ideas, companies and projects are based in the cultural and creative industries or their interfaces. We are looking for personalities with smart ideas.
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- Transfer BONUS Gamification03.08.23New funding for gamification. The Transfer BONUS Gamification supports projects for the transfer of gamification know-how to SMEs in Berlin. This includes transfer services from companies in the games/XR industry or from universities to SMEs as well as applications from the fields of virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR) and mixed reality (MR). Gamification refers to the transfer of game-typical elements and processes into non-game contexts with the aim of developing a product or service in order to bring about behavioral changes and increased motivation among users.
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- Application for the Berlin Design Week 202302.08.23The application form for the Berlin Design Week 2023 is available from the 17.10.2022 - 12.03.2023. The theme #RESILIENCE runs throughout the program.
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August 2023
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