The Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) launches the Subsidy Programme for Fashion Design on Sample Making 2013, open to all local fashion design talents from June 17 to August 16, 2013. The eight selected finalists will be granted subsidies, up to a maximum of MOP150,000 each. To implement the Macao SAR Government's policy to develop the local cultural and creative industries, the IC has specially designed a Series of Subsidy Programmes for these industries, which include a set of specific financial and support measures, aiming to foster local talents, encourage the creation and incubation of cultural and creative products with market potential, as well as publicize and promote local brands thus ultimately achieving the growth of Macao's cultural and creative sectors. In this series of programmes, the Subsidy Programme for Fashion Design on Sample Making 2013 is the first to be launched and is aimed at local fashion design aficionados. The objective is to support the production of fashion design samples and promotional catalogues, encouraging designers to develop commercial activities and to participate in local and international fashion shows and marketing events, thus enhancing the quality of Macao's fashion design industry while popularizing and promoting local fashion creations. The programme will award subsidies to a maximum of eight successful applicants, to be chosen by a jury. Interested parties can download the application rules and regulations and application form at www.icm.gov.mo or www.macaucci.com. For further enquiries, please contact Ms. Lam or Ms. Lau on (853) 2892 4040, during office hours.
