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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Agogic ACS creates modular, compostable rainwear, designed for sustainability with a positive impact on climate and ecosystems.
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- Netherlands, United Kingdom
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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
Alina Cernatescu presents a zero-waste capsule using sustainable fabrics by Ifansi and a unique technique that turns waste into embroidery, merging fashion and sustainability.
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- Romania, Greece
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- WORTH Partnership Projects II
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- 3rd Call Projects
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- Textile and clothing
- Project Challenge
- Circular Economy
Made in Italy craftsmanship meets Haratech technology to create hybrid shoes with 3D-printed uppers, combining hard and soft areas in a single material.
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- Italy, Austria
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- WORTH Partnership Projects II
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- 3rd Call Projects
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- Footwear
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- Circular Economy
- Digital manufacturing
Avalenn is a 100% plant-derived textile made from apple juice industry residues and plant fibers. Ideal for curtains or blinds, it reduces reliance on synthetic materials.
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- Germany, France
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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
- High-added value solutions
The Body Moody belt alleviates back pain, menstrual cramps, and muscle stiffness while promoting relaxation. It's simple, functional design uses high-quality materials for maximum comfort.
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- Czechia, Sweden, Germany
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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
- High-performance materials
This project unites a product designer and research group to transform sugarcane bagasse, the world's largest agro-industry by-product, into high-value, sustainable, biodegradable materials for the built environment.
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- Spain, United Kingdom
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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
Skin aims to explore the world of leather through a collection, revealing the material we encounter daily but know little about. What is leather? How is it made? Which animals and processes are involved?
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- Türkiye, Spain
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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
Our project redefines luxury by merging sustainability with sophistication. We create seating, tables, and acoustic panels using folded metal and pleated fabrics, partnering with fashion and design experts for distribution.
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- Belgium, France
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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
- High-performance materials
The FUSION project is a pioneering furniture concept that focuses on using waste glass particles to create innovative, eco-friendly products.
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- Slovenia, Croatia
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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 project's aim is to design and manufacture chess sets made of sustainable concrete mix inspired by examples of green transition in the construction sector.
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- Poland, Hungary
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- WORTH Partnership Projects II
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- 3rd Call Projects
- Project Sector
- Furniture, home decoration, interior design and architecture
- Project Challenge
- Circular Economy
- Digital manufacturing