Embracing the New European Bauhaus Vision
WORTH II's 1st Call attracted 123 applications from 285 applicants and selected 65 projects from 149 participants from 28 EU-COSME-associated states, supporting the New European Bauhaus initiative. This call challenged designers to envision and develop more sustainable, inclusive environments, encouraging innovative ideas that reimagine how we live and connect with our surroundings.
Exploring New Frontiers in Innovation
The WORTH II 2nd Call received 123 project proposals and 276 participant registrations. Out of these, 70 outstanding projects from 25 EU and COSME countries, involving 161 partners, were selected to join our incubation programme. This round was dedicated to EU priorities like: circular economy; transition towards more sustainable production and consumption; advanced digitised manufacturing; digitised value chains and business models; social innovation and social inclusion; European cultural heritage preservation; reinvention of craftsmanship; shaping a new generation of innovators, entrepreneurs, professional and citizens through innovative training and re-skilling tools; unique and disruptive design approaches; bolstering the EU single market and use of innovative materials, driving a more sustainable future through design.
Record-Breaking Participation
The WORTH II 3rd Call saw record engagement, with 142 applications and an unprecedented 320 applicants from 34 EU-COSME-associated states. Following a rigorous evaluation, 69 unique projects were chosen, featuring 158 partners from 25 countries ready to spark change. These projects contribute in an innovative and creative way to the objectives of the third call: circular economy (including green transition, energy efficiency, reducing carbon footprint, sustainable production and consumption); digital manufacturing; high-added value solutions (with a focus on disruptive approaches and digitised value chains); high performance and innovative materials; reinventing craftsmanship; social innovation (including European cultural heritage preservation for social cohesion and well-being).
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“From Waste to Jewel” is a collaborative jewelry collection that transforms grapevine waste from the wine industry into handcrafted pieces that reflect sustainability, craftsmanship and meaning.
- Project locations
- Portugal, Romania
- Projects Edition
- WORTH Partnership Projects II
- Project Call
- 3rd Call Projects
- Project Sector
- Jewellery
- Project Challenge
- Circular Economy
- High-added value solutions

The project creates jewellery from recycled silver and natural stones with hidden massage functions. Movable elements offer playful relaxation, relieving pain and stress in the face and neck.
- Project locations
- Spain, Poland
- Projects Edition
- WORTH Partnership Projects II
- Project Call
- 3rd Call Projects
- Project Sector
- Jewellery
- Project Challenge
- Circular Economy
- Social Innovation

Creativity and skills sharing in contemporary jewelry making.
Inspiring discovery through creativity.
- Project locations
- Slovenia, United Kingdom
- Projects Edition
- WORTH Partnership Projects II
- Project Call
- 2nd Call Projects
- Project Sector
- Jewellery
- Project Challenge
- Social Innovation

Cadena Playground is a ‘phygital’ concept designed to reimagine the timeless allure and versatility of the classic chain and charm jewellery through play, discovery, and artistic expression, while optimising sustainable practices.
- Project locations
- United Kingdom, Austria
- Projects Edition
- WORTH Partnership Projects II
- Project Call
- 2nd Call Projects
- Project Sector
- Jewellery
- Project Challenge
- Digital manufacturing

A unique and modern jewellery collection that can be worn for any occasion and instantly enhances any look
- Project locations
- Netherlands, Ukraine
- Projects Edition
- WORTH Partnership Projects II
- Project Call
- 1st Call Projects
- Project Sector
- Jewellery
- Project Challenge
- New European Bauhaus

A capsule collection and a DIY kit of interchangeable jewellery made of recycled silver and new bio-materials from food waste
- Project locations
- Malta, Slovakia, Italy, Iceland
- Projects Edition
- WORTH Partnership Projects II
- Project Call
- 1st Call Projects
- Project Sector
- Jewellery
- Project Challenge
- New European Bauhaus

Rough natural stone rings that combine advanced technology and parametric design with handcrafting to create unique pieces
- Project locations
- Slovakia, United Kingdom
- Projects Edition
- WORTH Partnership Projects II
- Project Call
- 1st Call Projects
- Project Sector
- Jewellery
- Project Challenge
- New European Bauhaus

Unbreakable Beauty is a jewellery collection of 3d printed ceramic jewels made with unbreakable ceramics , turning a fragile concept (in this collection is the Butterfly Metamorphosis) into a long lasting piece. Welcome to Grandma 2.0 Jewellery
- Project locations
- Italy, Netherlands
- Projects Edition
- WORTH Partnership Projects II
- Project Call
- 1st Call Projects
- Project Sector
- Jewellery
- Project Challenge
- New European Bauhaus