Aikaterini Laskaridis Foundation - Second Nature Industrial Design competition

The Aikaterini Laskaridis Foundation  has established an industrial design competition which will focus on the three pillars of the Second Nature Initiative- Marine Plastic Waste, Blue and Circular Economy and New Technologies.

 

We would like to source candidates that will present a product with a strong design that incorporates the above ideas. An important factor in the selection process is that these ideas and products can evolve into a solid business proposal with a future and a place in the specific product area. 

 

What the judges will be looking for 

 

  • An appealing design concept

  • A functional item that promotes environmental awareness while incorporating the idea of upcycling marine waste 

  • An item that has the potential to evolve and find itself directly in the marketplace, as a sustainable business idea

 

Eligibility: Candidates must be Greek and max age to apply is 35 years old. Please make sure you have read the terms and conditions before applying.

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The 3 winners will receive

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  • 2500 euros each

  • Mentoring and Assistance with furthering their brand from The People's Trust

              

 

Indicative Timeline 

 

  • Competition announced during the Second Nature Symposium 24th of May 2018 

  • Calls open June 2018

  • Calls close 15 of September 2018

  • First selection takes place and is announced 10 of December 2018

  • Business workshops take place with The People’s Trust  January - March 2019

  • Final selection of winners 10 April 2019

  • Winners announced May 2019