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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Eggshell Ceramic is a new bio-material made from discarded consumer eggs. The material is fully compostable and shows new potential for lifestyle industries.
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- Netherlands, Italy
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- WORTH Partnership Projects II
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- 2nd Call Projects
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- Furniture, home decoration, interior design and architecture
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- High-performance materials
A systemic approach to seed a hemp value chain in Leicestershire in the UK, to produce natural, climate-positive products in England’s historic textile county. MORPHO hemp-blended yarns and fabrics are now available for order.
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- Italy, United Kingdom
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- WORTH Partnership Projects II
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- 2nd Call Projects
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- Textile and clothing
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- Circular Economy
An innovative approach to women's footwear.
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- Poland, Czechia
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- WORTH Partnership Projects II
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- 2nd Call Projects
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- Accessories
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- High-added value solutions
Ecodicta marketplace b2b for rental and second hand.
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- Spain, Germany
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- WORTH Partnership Projects II
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- 2nd Call Projects
- Project Sector
- Textile and clothing
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- Circular Economy
Dressmycrib allows online shoppers to preview products in a virtual space, to see how they would look in their homes before buying.
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- Hungary, Lithuania
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- WORTH Partnership Projects II
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- 2nd Call Projects
- Project Sector
- Furniture, home decoration, interior design and architecture
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- Digital manufacturing
COSH! Makes Conscious Shopping Easy for consumers by guiding them to local conscious shopping choices through the COSH!.eco.
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- Belgium, Netherlands, Germany, Spain
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- WORTH Partnership Projects II
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- 2nd Call Projects
- Project Sector
- Textile and clothing
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- Circular Economy
Project for the revisiting of traditional basketry
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- France, Portugal
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- WORTH Partnership Projects II
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- 2nd Call Projects
- Project Sector
- Furniture, home decoration, interior design and architecture
- Project Challenge
- Social Innovation
Caribú is an ethical accessory brand "made in Spain". We offer handmade products where we want to highlight their quality and design. The product is timeless, unique and quality.
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- France, Spain
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- WORTH Partnership Projects II
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- 2nd Call Projects
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- Accessories
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- Circular Economy
The project fosters the partnership between Paris based eco-designer Federico, founder of the brand Badini C. and Turin based ethical manufacturer Il Gelso.
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- France, Italy
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- WORTH Partnership Projects II
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- 2nd Call Projects
- Project Sector
- Accessories
- Project Challenge
- Circular Economy
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
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- WORTH Partnership Projects II
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- 2nd Call Projects
- Project Sector
- Jewellery
- Project Challenge
- Digital manufacturing