IT'S CRAFT Fund is implementing a permanent competition of creators to support micro-entrepreneurs, craftsmen and artisans. Under the terms of the competition, everyone can submit ideas for making a creative product (prototype). IT'S CRAFT conducts quarterly competitive selection for the best product idea and finances the production of a product-good on grant terms (non-refundable). The copyright for the prototype remains with the author and he/she will be able to become a Seller on IT'S CRAFT platform. Let's build a country of creators!

Terms of the It’s Craft Permanent Competition of Creators 

Quarterly, the competition commission determines from one to three winners and will finance the production of trademarks (prototypes) or their parts. We will help you as an author to become a producer and entrepreneur. An agreement will be signed with the winner of the competition to transfer the charitable contribution from the "IT'S CRAFT" Charitable Fund. The contract determines the timing of measures for the manufacture of the product and the responsibility of the parties.

Who is this contest for:

You must be over 18 years old and live in Ukraine. The competition is designed for beginners and those who want to create a new product, but do not have enough resources and knowledge. If you are already an active creator/artist/designer/manufacturer and you need support - please read about the IT'S CRAFT Revolving Fund’s Competition.

What can be a tender:

You can offer everything from non-functional items to decorate the space, to practical but aesthetic items. IT'S CRAFT sees as a priority in your creative thought and the potential to give birth to an authentic creative product (prototype product or part of it). A prototype or industrial sample is an artistic and design solution that determines the appearance of a product and is designed to meet aesthetic and ergonomic needs.

How to submit an idea:

The application for participation in the competition consists of a visual image (digital image of a drawing, photo, diagram) and a cover letter describing your idea. Text size - up to 2 pages. In the letter, we ask you to describe the concept of your product, its relevance for the region or Ukraine, and its potential economic value. Describe the historical and ethnographic value, if your product is based on Ukrainian folk art or history. Also in the cover letter, indicate your name, contacts, and date of application.

Proposals are submitted via Google form at the link - https://forms.gle/kDmijRLwbQ4DyRNk6.

There may be an unlimited number of proposals from one applicant. You can take part in different waves of the competition.

Deadlines for submission of ideas:

The competition is permanent with a quarterly announcement of winners. Please submit your proposals by August 20 / November / February / May. The results of the contest will be announced on August 28 / November / February / May on Instagram and Facebook IT'S CRAFT pages. 

Criteria for competitive selection of ideas:

1. AMOUNT. Financing of the prototype / minimum batch/product details up to UAH 1,000 is provided, if the production costs more - you have to finance it at your own expense.

2. ACTUALITY OF THE IDEA. In the descriptive note, please indicate your vision of the relevance of the product for the region or Ukraine and the potential cultural and economic benefits. The volume of the note is up to 2 pages.

3. AUTHORSHIP. CREATIVITY. INNOVATION. Must be 100% your authorship. If the commission finds plagiarism of the idea, such a proposal will be excluded from the competition.

4. HARMONY. Harmony, beauty, and aesthetics of the object as a product.

5. ENVIRONMENTALITY. It is desirable that the production was offered from ecological and natural materials.

6. MODERNIZATION OF TRADITIONS. The products may (not necessarily) carry the idea of ​​Ukrainian identity, territorial or cultural involvement, and historical outline. If you present an idea based on traditional Ukrainian art, we suggest stylistically modernizing them.

The It’s Craft Creator Community 

We create a community of trust and creativity, so we care about copyright and business ethics. To be understandable and closer to you, we have created a telegram group where you can ask questions, share useful information and build partnerships. There is a patent attorney in the group, who will provide information on how to preserve the authorship of your ideas, if necessary. The community of the creators of IT'S CRAFT is open to the winners of the competition and the existing Sellers - craftsmen of the IT'S CRAFT platform.

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Questions and suggestions

Questions and suggestions can be written to itscraftua@gmal.com, in the subject of the letter write "Questions about the Creator’s Competition".

Advice on the It’s Craft Creator’s Competition is also provided on an ongoing basis. You can make an appointment for a consultation by calling 066-898-2224.

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The permanent competition of creators is implemented by the team of "IT'S CRAFT" charitable Fund with the support of the "Regional Development Agency of the Tavriya Association of Territorial Communities" a public organization within the social component of IT'S CRAFT social enterprise.