The It's Craft Foundation invites creative Ukrainians to take part in the Permanent Creators' Competition. The next round of applications is open until May 30, 2025. This is a great opportunity to receive up to UAH 2000 in microgrants for the purchase of materials for the manufacture of a unique prototype product, which can later be turned into a full-fledged product.

 

About the competition

“The Permanent Creators' Competition was created to support artisans, artists and craftspeople who want to realize their ideas but have limited resources. The idea of the competition is to help create new products, promote small business development and preserve the Ukrainian creative tradition.

The competition has a permanent format: applications are accepted all year round, and review takes place twice a year - in January and June.

 

Terms of participation

  • Funding: up to UAH 2000 for the purchase of materials.
  • Who can participate: citizens of Ukraine who have reached the age of 18.
  • What to submit: a visualization of the product (drawing, photo, diagram) and a cover letter describing the idea.
  • How to apply: via a Google form - click here.

 

What ideas are supported?

Preference is given to original, creative ideas that:

  • have aesthetic and ergonomic value;
  • use natural and eco-friendly materials;
  • modernize or preserve Ukrainian traditions;
  • have the potential for further scaling.

Products can be both decorative and practical.

 

Not supported:

  • projects in the field of services or trade in goods not produced in-house;
  • works that are not unique or original;
  • applications with a budget that significantly exceeds the grant amount.

 

Examples of past winners

To get a better idea of the potential of your ideas, take a look at examples of successful projects:

  • Craftsmanship of Tufting - creation of original carpets using the tufting method, which popularizes the modern craft in Ukraine.
  • Ecoshoppers from the Stina - making eco-friendly bags from fabric art that combines tradition and a modern approach to design.

Both projects received microgrants to produce the first batch of products and are now developing towards sustainable entrepreneurship.

The winners are announced within 20 days after the review stage.

 

Why is it worth trying?

In addition to financial support, the It's Craft Foundation helps with further development: consultations, production support, and the opportunity to enter the market through the It's Craft platform.

 

Where to apply?

Find program details and the application form on the official website: https://itscraft.com.ua/postiyniy-konkurs-tvortsiv/.
If you have any questions, please send an email to [email protected] (subject line: “Questions about the Creators' Competition”).

 

Let's build a country of creators together!