The Redesign Everything Accelerator Programme is a unique journey for creative founders and leaders. Here, winning teams will gain the training, mentorship and tools they need to validate their businesses, grow their audience & impact, and integrate design mindsets and principles into their climate solutions.
IN GOOD COMPANY
Over the years, we’ve helped thousands of creative entrepreneurs develop their ideas into thriving start-ups and impact-led businesses. The winners of the Redesign Everything Challenge will join this growing network of dedicated changemakers.
MEET THE WINNERS
In May, we announced the 11 winners of the Redesign Everything Challenge. As part of the award package, each team receives €5.000 in funding and access to the Redesign Everything Accelerator Programme.
Taking place over a period of four months, the programme consists of three phases designed to support both early and growth-stage initiatives with their unique goals and needs. Everything kicks off in July 2024 with a week of masterclasses and pitches led by industry experts. Here, winning teams will also get the chance to pitch on the main stage of the What Design Can Do Live festival.
1 – 5 JULY 2024
REDESIGN EVERYTHING SPRINT
The Redesign Everything Sprint is an immersive experience where we explore what conscious creative leadership means for the winning teams. Here, participants will meet with industry experts and join tailored masterclasses to gain new insights on a range of critical skills — from creative entrepreneurship to impact storytelling and the role of AI in the transition to regenerative systems.
HIGHLIGHTS
- → Studio visits with leading Dutch creative entrepreneurs
→ Training on creative entrepreneurship & leadership styles
→ Mastering public speaking & storytelling
→ Peer learning & exchange
→ Developing new connections & partnerships
JUNE – MID-OCTOBER
ONLINE PROGRAMME
After the intense Sprint in Amsterdam, participants return to their home countries and enter the online phase of the programme. This six-week-long journey is designed to give creative founders the mentorship and tools they need to validate their businesses and develop elevated financial strategies to grow their impact.
HIGHLIGHTS
- → Masterclasses on Business Strategy Validation & Planning, Marketing, Sales & Fundraising, Product-Market Fit Validation and Impact Roadmap & Assessment
→ Access to WDCD’s International mentor pool
→ Tailored support based on each team’s personal and professional needs
→ Joining the WDCD Alumni community
PRESS & PUBLICITY
Every year, WDCD hosts a number of different events and festivals in design capitals around the world. Here, winners will get the chance to present their projects to a global audience, starting with WDCD Live in Amsterdam on 5 July 2024. They will also receive valuable press coverage and media exposure through WDCD’s channels and our extensive network of partners.
HIGHLIGHTS
- → Pitching on the main stage at WDCD Amsterdam 2024
- → Opportunities to join WDCD events in Mexico City, Delhi and more
- → Share your story through editorial and video coverage published by WDCD and media partners
- → The chance to showcase your project at an upcoming edition of Dutch Design Week
VIEW THE PREVIOUS WINNERS
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