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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TAILORTECH is a platform revolutionizing bespoke fashion with an innovative approach, utilizing patternmaking scripts to deliver impeccable fit, custom design, and a commitment to sustainability.
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- Slovakia, Czechia
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- WORTH Partnership Projects II
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- 3rd Call Projects
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- Textile and clothing
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- Digital manufacturing
- High-added value solutions
Paper from textile waste. Avant-garde garments, open-source design, circular fashion.
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- France, Belgium
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- WORTH Partnership Projects II
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- 3rd Call Projects
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- Textile and clothing
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- Circular Economy
- Digital manufacturing
Telluride investigates the possibility of using volcanic rocks as compound material within porcelain Clay. The result is a brand-new material called Volcanic Porcelain.
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- Netherlands, Italy
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- WORTH Partnership Projects II
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- 3rd Call Projects
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- Furniture, home decoration, interior design and architecture
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- Digital manufacturing
Tempore, a collection designed to change the aesthetics of a room without the need to renew the furniture. The items are composed of a resistant and timeless structure and interchangeable hand-embroidered panels.
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- Italy, Spain
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- WORTH Partnership Projects II
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- 3rd Call Projects
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- Furniture, home decoration, interior design and architecture
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- Circular Economy
- Reinventing craftsmanship
A collection of furniture crafted in a durable way by combining digitized techniques, modular construction, and a combination of renewable and traditional materials like cork and metal.
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- Portugal, Netherlands
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- WORTH Partnership Projects II
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- 3rd Call Projects
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- Furniture, home decoration, interior design and architecture
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- Circular Economy
The Lichen Hat blends traditional hat-making with lichen-based dyes to craft eco-conscious, artisanal wool and up-cycled plant fibers fabric hats. It emphasizes sustainability, cultural heritage, and a shift towards mindful fashion practices.
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- Spain, Italy
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- WORTH Partnership Projects II
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- 3rd Call Projects
- Project Sector
- Textile and clothing
TRANS-PASS is a Digital Product Passport (DPP) designed to provide SME fashion brands with a simple, digital solution to enhance product transparency and traceability.
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- Spain, North Macedonia
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- WORTH Partnership Projects II
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- 3rd Call Projects
- Project Sector
- Textile and clothing
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- Circular Economy
- Digital manufacturing
Turtlehorn x Kinkleid merges design and scientific expertise to repurpose yarn waste in a creative way, while promoting sustainable practices in the fashion industry.
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- Germany, Netherlands
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- WORTH Partnership Projects II
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- 3rd Call Projects
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- Textile and clothing
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- Circular Economy
- Social Innovation
UPCON transforms construction waste into unique, aesthetically striking furniture, inspired by the natural and cultural heritage of the Balkan region.
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- Montenegro, Serbia
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- WORTH Partnership Projects II
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- 3rd Call Projects
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- Furniture, home decoration, interior design and architecture
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- Circular Economy
- Digital manufacturing
VAIA is an innovative startup with a social impact that focuses on the development and commercialization of technological and analog products designed to achieve a triple sustainability impact: environmental, social, and economic.
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- Italy, Poland
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- WORTH Partnership Projects II
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- 3rd Call Projects
- Project Sector
- Textile and clothing
- Project Challenge
- Circular Economy