We're inviting proposals to curate the British contents of the programme DAE – Creative Bootcamp for its fourth edition in 2026.
We're calling for UK suppliers – the supplier can be an individual, organisation, or consortium – to deliver training in the form of masterclasses, workshops, networking events or mentoring sessions to the 15 Argentine entrepreneurs participating.
The programme aims at enhancing the development, professionalization and internationalization of the Argentine design sector. It began in Argentina in 2023 and is co-produced by us at the British Council and Fundación Bunge y Born.
The selected supplier will contribute to the final design of the programme for 2026 and deliver the curation of British capacity building activities such as masterclasses, workshops and mentoring sessions. They will possibly host delegations in the UK and manage a scheme of exchanges between British and Argentine entrepreneurs.
The initial contracting period will be between February and November 2026 with the possibility to extend for two more years.
Important information for applications
The selected supplier is expected to ...
- design a curricula of contents to deliver high profile training activities for the 15 Argentine ventures selected, as well as workshops and mentoring, as required. For the 2026 edition, the topics we initially suggest to deliver as trainings include:
- Time Management and Productivity – introduces delegation tactics (outsourcing non-creative tasks), looks at the use of digital management tools (CRM, project management) and the concept of hourly rate to free up productive time
- Valuation and Pricing – a practical workshop on pricing strategies. The focus should be on going beyond the cost of materials, valuing brand positioning and the elasticity of demand in design markets (local and international)
- Team Development and Leadership – dedicated to the transition from producer to leader will an emphasis on soft management skills (leadership, organizational culture, onboarding and managing creative collaborators)
- Artificial Intelligence Applied to Management – exploring AI tools to optimize creative and non-creative areas (e.g. market analysis, automation of internal processes, assisted content generation)
- Exponential Design and Traceability – exploring technologies such as blockchain for value chain traceability or the impact of digital twins on industrial design, with a focus on sustainability reporting
- identify external speakers that can cover a range of topics around the inclusion of technology and innovation in the entrepreneurs structure, as described above
- identify a team of mentors to deliver mentoring sessions to the 15 entrepreneurs selected, on specific topics agreed
- travel to the activities, if required, and implement workshops on the ground if necessary
- manage, produce and host a delegation of entrepreneurs that can travel to the UK for a scoping and exchanges trip, if necessary
- produce, manage and oversee a scheme of collaborations between British and Argentine entrepreneurs, as necessary.
The qualities and experiences we're looking for from the UK supplier are ...
- solid knowledge of the cultural and creative entrepreneurship ecosystem in the UK, mainly in cultural, creative and social impact ventures
- contact with professionals from the creative and cultural industries, with knowledge and insights of the problems, challenges and opportunities of entrepreneurs and creatives, as well as possible solutions and alternatives
- operational ability to design and curate a series of masterclasses / workshops according to the topics agreed
- ability to coordinate and deliver mentoring sessions to the 15 entrepreneurs selected
- operational ability to coordinate, implement and oversee residencies, collaborations and delegations in the UK
- experience working on international projects in the creative industries sector.
- ability to communicate complex concepts accurately and meaningfully
- ability to manage and implement a budget for the year
- ability to agree and comply with all British Council operational standards, procedures and policies as required
- ability to work as a team with the Fundación Bunge y Born, the British Council and the production team in Argentina.
The key dates for applications and contracts are ...
17 December 2025
Deadline for clarification questions
21 December 2025
British Council to respond to clarification questions
5 January 2026
Deadline for submissions
6-9 January 2026
Interviews with shortlisted applicants
12 January 2026
Announcement of winner
19 January 2026
Contract concluded with winning supplier
19 January 2026
Contract start date
Please note, successful applicants need to be available for the interview and contract start dates.
Submit your proposal
To submit a proposal, please:
- read the Terms and Conditions document below
- complete Annexes 2 and 3
- send them to us via email before the deadine.
The deadline is 5 January 2026, 17.00 (GMT).
Any questions?
If you have any questions, please e-mail us by 17 December 2025.
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Tags:
- Opportunity Type: Call for Proposals
- Region: Americas UK