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Open Applications 2026

ORANGE CHALLENGE '26

International contest of social innovation and creative entrepreneurship. We seek projects that generate impact across Iberoamerica.

Orange Economy · Iberoamerica

CREATIVITY THAT TRANSFORMS '26

Three verticals of the Creative Economy: Arts & Heritage, Cultural Industries and Functional Creations.

VII Creative District Congress · Santo Domingo

PLANTING ESSENCE '26

"Back to BEING": we create to express values, protect our common home and empower a new generation of Artivist entrepreneurs.

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Creative Economy Verticals

Choose your vertical and change the world

Three major categories for the most innovative projects across Iberoamerica.

Arts & Heritage
Cultural expression with social impact

Visual arts, performing arts, cultural tourism, gastronomy, heritage management and avant-garde crafts.

Visual Arts Performing Arts Cultural Tourism Gastronomy Crafts
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Cultural Industries
Content with social purpose

Publishing, music, cinema and audiovisual content with a social focus. Projects that communicate, educate and transform.

Publishing Music Cinema Audiovisual Podcast
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Functional Creations
Design, technology & videogames

Design (graphic, industrial, fashion), sustainable architecture, creative software and educational videogames.

Design Fashion Software Videogames Architecture
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Timeline

Road to the Orange Challenge

Follow every stage of the competition so you do not miss any opportunity.

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Until May 10
Interest Registration

Secure your educational center or organization spot.

2
June 2026
Ideation Workshops

Virtual training for teachers and participants.

3
June 30
Prototype Submission

Selection of finalist projects per category.

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Sept 21-26, 2026
Grand Final · Distrito Creativo

Exhibition, final pitch and live awards in Santo Domingo.

Value for everyone

Benefits that transform lives

Excellence Seal

Official recognition as a Creative Innovation Center.

Institutional Visibility

Your educational brand on the Distrito Creativo innovation map.

Institutional Network

Direct connection with international partners, companies and institutions.

Networking & Seed Capital

Direct connection with investors, companies and internship opportunities.

Live Portfolio

Your real project exhibited physically in the Colonial City.

Awards & Scholarships

Project incubation, specialized mentoring and cash prizes.

VIP Certification

Official diploma in Mentoring & Coaching in innovation.

Advanced Resources

Access to cutting-edge teaching methodologies and Design Thinking.

Leadership Incentives

VIP areas, tech kits and medals for finalist teachers.

Your project can change the world

Open applications for Iberoamerica. Students, entrepreneurs, artists and cultural managers.

2026
Applications close · March 31
Ready to change the world
with your creative project?

Applications open · Competition closes March 31, 2026