BE OPEN Awards Highlight Innovative Solutions for Gender Equality in Design Competition
BE OPEN Celebrates Innovative Design for Equality
The recent announcement from BE OPEN, a philanthropic foundation dedicated to fostering creativity and innovation, has brought forth the winners of the prestigious 'Design Equality with Innovation' competition. This annual event aligns with the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) #5, which promotes gender equality.
On June 7, 2026, BE OPEN honored the recipients of both the Public Vote Prize and the Founder's Choice Prize as part of this year’s competition. The initiative, which has been ongoing for seven years, invites students and young graduates from across the globe to present innovative solutions aimed at a more sustainable and equitable future.
A Commitment to Empowerment
Elena Baturina, the founder of BE OPEN, expressed deep satisfaction with the engagement and creativity exhibited by participants over the years. “For seven consecutive years, we have supported the United Nations' SDGs by encouraging youth worldwide to challenge their creativity and intellect in addressing vital issues for humanity as a whole,