British Council and University of the Arts London announce grant scheme for sustainable fashion, technology

NEW DELHI: British Council and University of the Arts London has announced an open call for Indian designers, design entrepreneurs, and SMEs to participate in the New Landscapes India: R&D Grant Scheme.

The university has acknowledged the need for India's fashion, textiles, and technology industries to reassess their impact on society and the environment.

The New Landscapes India: R&D Grant Scheme is a 3-year initiative that aims to encourage partnership in sustainable fashion, textiles, and technology between stakeholders in India and the UK

The international programme aims to promote innovation and research in sustainable fashion, textiles, and technology.

The British Council's Architecture Design Fashion team is creating opportunities for India's design sector, focusing on addressing global challenges and exploring the social and cultural impact of various design disciplines.

Seven grants of up to £7,000 each will be provided for the collaborative projects between Indian participants and their UK counterparts, with support from the British Council, the press release said.

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Grant Scheme For Sustainable Fashion: Eligibility criteria

• Applications must involve a collaboration between at least one Indian applicant and at least one UK applicant.
• Indian applicants must represent an enterprise, collective, non-profit, or institution with a minimum of 3 years of experience.
• Applicants must demonstrate strong collaboration, knowledge exchange, and mutual benefit for their partners in their application.
• Successful applicants must demonstrate the ability to carry out project activities between April 2024 and September 2024, with a requirement to host a public event presenting their findings in late 2024.