The British Council’s initiative Creative Economy, which aims to help establish global networks in creative fields, is announcing the launch of its new UK Young Design Entrepreneur award. The purpose of the award is to create networks between young design entrepreneurs and the design industry in emerging economies. The three finalists of 2008 will travel to India to meet leading industry figures and participate in meetings, tours, talks and workshops with the goal of establishing future collaborations.

To apply to take part in this competition you must be a UK resident and be aged between 25 and 35. You must already work in the UK design sector with at least three years professional experience in architecture, product design, graphic design or consultancy in the of those fields.

The award program’s definition of design is wide ranging and includes somebody working in the design sector, who is able to demonstrate business success in the classic terms of business growth (profit, market share, employees) and/or in terms of their reputation (quality and aesthetic) amongst their peers.

Unlike most design competitions, applicants will not be judged on their abilities as designers, they will be judged solely on the merit of their entrepreneurial abilities in the industry. The finalist will be selected through their application and personal interviews. To find out more and download an application click here

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