Creative Shift (UAL) have teamed up with The Midnight Club (TMC) and are excited to offer a new award of up to £5,000 for 2 winners, supporting aspiring final-year UAL students and/or recent graduate entrepreneurs from underrepresented groups to bring their innovative products and concepts to life.

Interested? Keep on reading...

Award Details:

• This award is designed to help you develop and launch your creative practice. You can apply with an idea or project that brings something new or different to your industry or discipline and has a positive impact on your own practice.
• Your proposal must be for a single arts project, to be undertaken independently, and must be completed within the period from October 2024 to June 2025.
• Your project can be in any creative discipline studied at UAL.

Here’s what's up for grabs!

• Two Winners: Each receives a £5,000 award to bring their concept to life, plus a 12-month support program from TMC for strategic, creative and production guidance.
• Three Runners-Up: Receive a 4-month support program from TMC, covering brand strategy, creative, design and production.

What we’re looking for:

Here's a detailed breakdown of what we value in your applications:

• A showcase of original and authentic creativity inspired by your background, skills, and interests.
• Use of cutting-edge techniques or technologies showcasing progressive thinking.
• Innovative ideas that solve problems and push boundaries.
• A clear, purpose-driven vision for your project.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative spirit that will integrate with the studio culture at TMC.

How To Apply

Applications are to be submitted via the Eventbrite link here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/honey-incubator-ual-creative-shift-x-tmc-10000-award-tickets-970815273617?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

Application Process:

Please note these dates are subject to change - for more info, please contact [email protected]

Stage 1

• Call for submissions: Tuesday 30th July, 2024
• Application deadline: Sunday 22nd September, 2024, 11:59 pm
• Shortlist Applicants: Week of 23rd September, 2024

Stage 2

• Shortlisted applicants are invited to pitch their ideas: Week of 30th September 2024
• Winners Announced: Week of 7th October, 2024
• Successful Awardees Info Session: October 2024

Stage 3

• Project Start Date: October 2024
• 1 month of strategic development for the concept/product/business
• 1 month of creative development & marketing plan
• 3 months of prototyping/production/content creation
• 1 month of post-production
• 6 months of ongoing support
• Final Event: Viewing party — Summer 2025