The BE OPEN Foundation is currently accepting applications for its International Design Competition 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
The BE OPEN Foundation has launched its International Design Competition to catalyse urgent, innovative, and sustained action toward gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls. The competition aligns directly with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, particularly SDG 5 on gender equality, while encouraging design-led and technology-driven solutions that respond to complex global challenges. By engaging emerging creatives and innovators, BE OPEN aims to position design and innovation as practical tools for social transformation.
The competition is designed to be especially beneficial for emerging creatives.
Eligible applicants include:
Students enrolled in relevant disciplines
Recent graduates
Young professionals at an early stage of their careers
Participants from any country or region
Both individual and collaborative submissions are welcome, provided the proposed solution aligns with the competition’s goals.
Apply for The BE OPEN Foundation International Design Competition