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Design Council announce €3.8 million EU fund to build the European Design Innovation Platform

Design Council announced that it will be leading a consortium to deliver the European Design Innovation Platform (EDIP) with Lancaster University as key partner

Design Council announce €3.8 million EU fund to build the European Design Innovation Platform. The press release is now available. John Mathers, Chief Executive, Design Council said:

“We are humbled to have been selected to deliver this fantastic project. We’re delighted that we have the opportunity to champion leading-edge design across Europe and to unify the industry and best practice. This is just the kind of EU wide resource that is required to increase the use of design to stimulate innovation and growth in both the private and public sectors. We would love to hear from anyone who thinks they could help.”

This is the European Commission’s main vehicle for turning its Action Plan for Design-Driven Innovation into reality.