MEET THE 8 WINNERS
From finding sustainable ways to combat light pollution to transforming the bike industry and reimagining the way we repurpose what we own – meet the 8 winning projects of the What Design Can Do Accelerator.
Responding to different climate emergencies around the world, these winners are providing inspiring new solutions to the way we approach pretty much everything, from the products that we use every day to the relationships we have with each other and the planet.
Congratulations to all, and see the list in full below!
Carbon Cell
A carbon-negative, plastic-free, compostable foam that delivers competitive performance in the packaging industry at low cost.
Created by
Loom – The Upcycling App
Loom is an upcycling app that connects you with 100+ designers to redesign your own clothes!
Created by Daisy Harvey
Andao Company
We transform plastic waste into durable, eco-designed furniture - boosting education while reducing pollution in Madagascar.
Created by Zina RAMINOSONA
PAPILIO
PAPILIO is a public lighting solution powered by renewable wind energy that significantly reduces light pollution.
Created by Tobias Trübenbacher
give give
a kid game experience to swap toys in your neighbourhood—because the most sustainable toy is already in someone else’s trunk.
Created by ninon moraw
ER Ocean Recherche
ER Ocean Recherche is a next-gen material company, converting marine biomass into a portfolio of materials: textiles and coated canvas.
Created by Eugène Riconneaus
Take a closer look at all the nominees
WHAT’S NEXT?
The competition now enters an exciting phase as winning teams gain access to an award package designed to support them in designing the circular transition.
The 8 winners will receive funding, mentorship and training through the What Design Can Do Accelerator Programme, which includes the opportunity to present their projects at the upcoming WDCD Live Event in Amsterdam.
Open Call
4 February – 31 March
Creatives everywhere are invited to submit their ideas through the Accelerator platform.
Nominate
March - April
WDCD team and our international advisors decide on a shortlist of nominees.
Triumph
April – May
Our international jury decides on at least 8 winners from around the world.
Sprint
June
Winning teams meet in Amsterdam for a week-long design sprint and pitch their solution at the WDCD Live event.
Accelerate
June - July
Winning teams enter a dedicated mentorship programme to strengthen and scale their impact.
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