The Master in Design for Distributed Innovation (MDDI) program, a collaboration between the Institute for Advanced Architecture of Catalonia (IAAC) and Fab City Foundation, offers aspiring changemakers an opportunity to delve into the realms of design, technology, ecosystems, and communities to foster positive global transformations. In line with their mission to cultivate a community of impactful innovators, three funding opportunities have emerged for prospective MDDI students.

Fab City Awards 2024 by Fab City Foundation

The Fab City Awards 2024 presents a 50% scholarship for the MDDI program. With a deadline of April 29, 2024, interested applicants are encouraged to review the eligibility criteria outlined in the Fab City Awards submissions guidelines.

IAAC Industry Scholarships by IAAC

Offering partial discounts ranging from 20% to 50% off the program’s cost, the IAAC Industry Scholarships are merit-based. The application window for these scholarships opens on May 1 and closes on June 30, 2024. Early applications are also considered. To be considered for the scholarship, applicants must submit their application to the MDDI program via the IAAC applications portal, ensuring all required documents are provided and indicating their interest in the scholarship.

IAAC Women in Tech Fund by IAAC

As part of their commitment to fostering diversity and inclusion in the tech sector, IAAC offers the Women in Tech Fund. This fund provides up to 50% tuition fee coverage for individuals who identify as women applying to the MDDI program. Unlike the other scholarships, the IAAC Women in Tech Fund remains open throughout the entire application period, offering flexibility to eligible candidates.

It’s important to highlight that the scholarships cannot be combined.

The MDDI program aims to equip participants with the skills necessary to drive positive change in their communities and accelerate the transition towards sustainable models of production and consumption. Rooted in an eco-systemic and distributed approach to design, the program emphasizes the interconnectedness of nature and society.

Designed by and for designers seeking to elevate their practice and contribute meaningfully to societal restructuring, the MDDI program stands as a beacon for those aspiring to make a tangible difference.

Interested applicants are encouraged to seize these funding opportunities and join the community of future changemakers at MDDI.