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CapCut AI Festival CRE[AI]TE 2026
CapCut AI Festival CRE[AI]TE 2026

CapCut

Deadline

Aug 10, 2026

1 month from now

The canvas is ready. What will you CRE[AI]TE? We are excited to launch CapCut’s 1st AI Festival, a global celebration of original work and the imagination AI makes possible. Submissions are now open through Augus...

Global Europe Asia North America South America Africa Oceania Middle East High school Students Bachelor Master PhD Open to everyone Prize: Cash Prize

Prize summary: $10,000

Autodesk Buildathon
Autodesk Buildathon

KnowledgePoint Limited

Deadline

Aug 10, 2026

1 month from now

Join the Autodesk Buildathon on 17 - 18 August, a two-day international online design challenge for students to design for impact, and develop real-world skills used in architecture, construction, and engineering industr...

Global Europe Asia North America South America Africa Oceania Middle East Bachelor Master PhD Prize: Trip/Experience

Prize summary: The winning team will be invited to present their project at an Autodesk VIP networking event with all expenses paid.

Monthly Themed Art Challenges | Free Entry Open Call for Artists
Monthly Themed Art Challenges | Free Entry Open Call for Artists

Ten Moir Gallery

Deadline

Sep 01, 2026

2 months from now

Ten Moir Gallery invites artists and photographers worldwide to submit work to our rotating online art challenges. Each challenge is centered around a unique theme and gives artists the opportunity to share meaningful, c...

Global Open to everyone Prize: Cash Prize

Prize summary: Cash awards, curated showcase placement, artist interviews, mini spotlight features, homepage features, social media promotion, newsletter features, digital certificates, and addit

Future Snack Design
Future Snack Design

https://www.desall.com/

Deadline

Sep 17, 2026

2 months from now

Future Snack Design A leading company in the food & beverage sector, in collaboration with Desall, is looking for innovative concepts for a snack, either sweet or savory, aimed at a young consumer audience. The project...

Global Open to everyone Prize: Cash

Prize summary: Award €5000

Creative Communication Award (C2A) 2026
Creative Communication Award (C2A) 2026

Farmani Group

Deadline

Sep 30, 2026

3 months from now

The Creative Communication Award (C2A) 2026 is an international competition recognizing excellence in communication design, advertising, digital media, photography, packaging, branding, and visual communication. Open...

Global Europe Asia North America South America Africa Oceania Middle East Bachelor Master Open to everyone Prize: Recognition/Award

Prize summary: Winner certificate, winner badge, international recognition, publication, and media exposure

2026 Call for Entries 「The 30th Busan International Textile Design Competition」
2026 Call for Entries 「The 30th Busan International Textile Design Competition」

Busan Textile & Fashion Industries Association

Deadline

Oct 06, 2026

3 months from now

The 30th Busan International Textile Design Competition | Theme | Open Theme | Eligibility | Open to all applicants who are high school students or older | Application Period | June 1 (Mon) ~ October 6 (Tue), 2026,...

Global High school Students Bachelor Master PhD Prize: Cash Prize

Prize summary: Grand Prize : KRW 2,000,000 (1 winner) / Top Excellence Award : KRW 1,000,000 (2 winners) Total Prize Money : KRW 7,300,000

UIA-HYP CUP 2026 International Student Competition in Architectural Design
UIA-HYP CUP 2026 International Student Competition in Architectural Design

Organized by the School of Architecture, Tianjin University and Urban Environment Design (UED) Magazine. Endorsed by the Union Internationale des Architectes (UIA).

Deadline

Oct 10, 2026

3 months from now

The UIA-HYP CUP 2026 International Student Competition in Architectural Design is now open for entries. Now in its 15th consecutive edition, the competition is the only UIA-endorsed international student architecture com...

Global Europe Asia North America South America Africa Oceania Middle East Bachelor Master PhD Prize: Cash Prize

Prize summary: Cash prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd prizes, plus honorable mentions and certificates.

Call for ideas Radicepura Garden Festival VI Edition | Gardens of hope Cultivating Coexistence
Call for ideas Radicepura Garden Festival VI Edition | Gardens of hope Cultivating Coexistence

Radicepura Garden Festival

Deadline

Oct 30, 2026

4 months from now

The Radicepura Garden Festival, since it started in 2017, it is the first major international event intended to promote the culture of Mediterranean gardens, involving the main players of landscaping, art & architecture,...

Global Europe Asia North America South America Africa Oceania Middle East Open to everyone Prize: Other award

Prize summary: The 8 winning projects will be realized in the Radicepura Horticultural Park

2026 International ICT Innovative Services Awards
2026 International ICT Innovative Services Awards

Administration for Digital Industries, moda; Department of Information and Technology Education; Chinese Society for Information Management

Deadline

Nov 07, 2026

4 months from now

The InnoServe Awards 2026 invites tech-driven student teams globally to showcase their prowess in Generative AI, smart manufacturing, cybersecurity, green tech, and other cutting-edge tech projects. Whether you want to v...

Global Bachelor Master PhD Prize: Cash Prize

Prize summary: Win up to NT$200,000 in cash prizes, plus travel subsidies for finalist teams and a chance to visit Taiwan.

Anthology Travel Writing Competition 2026
Anthology Travel Writing Competition 2026

Anthology Magazine

Deadline

Nov 30, 2026

5 months from now

Established for writers who like to share authentic travel experiences and to provide a platform for publication. The Anthology Travel Writing Competition is open to original and previously unpublished travel articles in...

Global Prize: Cash

Prize summary: The winner will receive €300 and the chance to see their work published in a future issue of Anthology.

Call For Ideas: Unbox 2026 Architecture Competition
Call For Ideas: Unbox 2026 Architecture Competition

Volume Zero Competitions

Deadline

Dec 03, 2026

5 months from now

As Volume Zero celebrates a decade of shaping global architectural discourse, we are proud to introduce our 30th international architecture competition THE UNBOX 2026: a call to rethink the "DNA" of our shared environmen...

Global Open to everyone Prize: Other award

Prize summary: Prizes of total USD 10000, broken down as follows: 1st Prize: USD 5000;;2nd Prize: USD 2500;;3rd Prize: USD 1500;;Gold Mention: USD 1000

Call For Ideas: Micro Living 2026 Architecture Competition
Call For Ideas: Micro Living 2026 Architecture Competition

Volume Zero Competitions

Deadline

Dec 03, 2026

5 months from now

Marking a decade of pioneering global design discourse, Volume Zero is proud to announce the launch of its 29th international architecture competition: Micro Living 2026. This landmark edition marks a significant milesto...

Global Open to everyone Prize: Other award

Prize summary: Prizes of total USD 10000, broken down as follows: 1st Prize: USD 5000;;2nd Prize: USD 2500;;3rd Prize: USD 1500;;Gold Mention: USD 1000

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