Creatives for Our Future is a global education and grant programme designed by the Swarovski Foundation in collaboration with the United Nations Office for Partnerships, to identify and accelerate the next generation of creatives in sustainable development. This is the fifth cycle of the programme.

The programme is aimed at creatives in fields such as fashion, design, art, architecture and engineering who are working on a project or product that uses creativity to accelerate awareness, technology or solutions that drive progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals.

Timeline:

• 9 September 2026: Applications open.
• 9 November 2026: Application deadline (11:59 PM BST).
• April 2027: Cohort selected and notified by email (exact date to be confirmed); successful applicants must respond within 4 days of notification to keep their place.
• Fall 2027: Grants awarded, mentors paired and online masterclasses begin; in-person announcement trip and event in London (location TBC).
• September 2028: Online graduation, where participants present their completed projects.

Applications are submitted through the 'Application' page of the programme website, where the full application guidelines are available.

• Aged 21 to 30 at the time of application.
• A creative working in a field such as fashion, design, art, architecture or engineering.
• Working on a project or product that uses creativity to accelerate awareness, technology or solutions towards the Sustainable Development Goals.
• The programme is open to creatives worldwide.

• A €20,000 grant for each successful participant to support their creative project.
• An education programme beginning with online masterclasses.
• One-on-one mentorship with a mentor from a similar creative industry.
• Network connections and access to industry events.
• An in-person announcement trip and event in London in Fall 2027 (location TBC) to showcase work and meet global leaders.