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WIPO Global Awards 2026 Open for Innovative and Creative Startups and SMEs Worldwide

The WIPO Global Awards 2026 competition opened today, inviting startups and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) from all around the world and all economic sectors to apply. The Awards reward enterprises that use intellectual property (IP) rights as a strategic asset to scale their business and create real-world impact. Applications for this 5th edition may be submitted between 15 January and 31 March 2026. In 2026, 11 enterprises will be recognized: 10 Prizes across all sectors of the economy (including health, agrifood, environment, creative industries, and ICT) 1 Thematic Prize: SMEs in Sports, aligned with the theme of World IP

Contemporary Craft & Design Fair 2021

Contemporary Craft & Design Fair Dovecot Studios, Edinburgh Saturday 5 June - Sunday 6 June 2021 10am - 5pm This summer, Dovecot will showcase 24 designers and makers in its world famous Tapestry Studio, offering visitors the opportunity to support our local creative economy. Taking place in Dovecot’s airy spaces, visitors will be able to safely browse the work of contemporary textiles, homeware, jewellery, beauty and accessories designers including Green Thomas, Anne Watson Jewellery, Emily Millichip and Tessuti Scotland. Committed to showcasing the best in contemporary art, craft, and design, Dovecot is delighted to provide a platform for the creative

PRESS RELEASE: National Association of Jewellers Joins Creative UK to Strengthen Industry Visibility and Voice

The National Association of Jewellers (NAJ) has joined Creative UK as part of a broader commitment to raise the profile of the jewellery, silverware and allied trades within the UK's recognised creative industries. The move follows last year's acknowledgement from the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) that the UK jewellery industry plays a vital role in the broader creative economy. By becoming a member of Creative UK - a national organisation that champions and connects the UK's creative sectors - the NAJ aims to support greater policy engagement and access to practical resources for businesses and organisations across

National Apprenticeship Week 2017

National Apprenticeship Week (NAW 2017) is co-ordinated by the National Apprenticeship Service, the week is designed to celebrate the positive impact apprenticeships and traineeships have on individuals, businesses and the economy. National Apprenticeship Week 2017 will be taking place from 6 to 10 March. The 10th National Apprenticeship Week will bring together employers and apprentices from across England to celebrate the success of apprenticeships over the last decade and will seek to encourage even more people to choose apprenticeships as a fast-track to a great career. Search the NAW online map to find more information about National Apprenticeship Week events

Craft Festival Bovey Tracey

Craft Festival Bovey Tracey Friday 12 June – Sunday 14 June 2026 Bovey Tracey, Devon One of the UK’s finest celebrations of contemporary craft returns to Mill Marsh Park, Bovey Tracey, Devon from 12-14 June 2026, bringing three unforgettable days of creativity, craft skills, and community. For more than two decades, the award-winning, not-for-profit Craft Festival has been a creative draw to the area. Since launching in 2004, the event has welcomed over 160,000 visitors to Bovey Tracey and contributed at least £25 million to the local economy. More than 4,000 independent craft businesses have exhibited, and over 500 start-ups