Calling all design students in the Palestinian universities!
Do you have a vision that reimagines Palestinian culture and heritage through contemporary design?
Are you a design student with bold and creative ideas inspired by Palestinian identity, culture, and heritage?
MISHKAL, in collaboration with the Rami Zahi Khouri Innovation and Entrepreneurship Hub and Dar Al-Kalima University in Bethlehem, invites you to submit your creative project idea for a chance to receive funding, mentorship, and national exposure during Ramallah Design Week 2026!
Theme:
Reimagining Palestinian Heritage Through Contemporary Design
From fashion and architecture to product design, illustration, and beyond, how can design retell stories of heritage, culture, and environment in new, impactful ways?
What to Submit:
A short concept (150 - 250 words max)
Supporting visuals (sketches, renders, models)
A 1-2-minutes pitch video or a narrated slide deck
3 Winners Will Receive:
Production Grant to realize your project
Exhibition spot at Ramallah Design Week 2026
Mentorship and professional guidance from experts
Exposure through MISHKAL’s platforms
Key dates
Competition Launch and Registration Open: Nov 10, 2025
Registration Close: Nov 16, 2025
Finalist Selection: Nov 17 - 26, 2025
Send confirmation & invite participants: Nov 17-18, 2025
Designathon – Day 1: Nov 19th, 2025
Designathon – Day 2: Nov 22nd, 2025
Designathon / Pitch & Jury Event: Dec 6, 2025
Winner Announcement: Dec 13, 2025
Production & Mentorship: Nov 2025 – May 2026
Design Week 2026: TBD between (July – Sep 2026)
Who Can Apply?
Open to students in design or design-related programs at the Palestinian Universities
Individual or team applications (max 3 students per team)
Register here:
After registration, submissions will be reviewed, and selected projects will be invited to compete during the Designathon.
Apply now and help shape the future of Palestinian design.
This event is part of the "Mishkal" grant for Design Week, funded by the European Union and implemented by the Goethe-Institut in partnership with the British Council.
