DesignThinkers Toronto Development Grant
For Associate RGD Members to attend DesignThinkers Toronto
Each year, the RGD awards development grants to Associate RGD Members to attend DesignThinkers Toronto. DesignThinkers 2026 in Toronto took place October 20–21 at Meridian Hall & St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts.
Our 2026 DesignThinkers Toronto Development Grants were generously supported by: Cinnamon Toast, Davis, Fusion, One Twenty Three West (123w), Pixels and Pencils, Pound & Grain and Razor.
These grants recognize outstanding emerging designers and provide an opportunity to gain exposure, connect with peers and industry leaders and participate in the DesignThinkers conference.
Winners selected
The 2026 DesignThinkers Toronto Development Grant program is now closed. Seven Associate RGD Members were selected by our sponsoring studios to receive grants, chosen for the strength and ambition of their submitted work. Each recipient received free registration to DesignThinkers Toronto 2026 and money to help cover travel and accommodation costs, and their work was highlighted on the main stage screens during conference breaks.
Meet the 2026 recipients and see their work
What’s next
The Development Grant program for DesignThinkers Vancouver 2027 launches in December. Interested in sponsoring a Development Grant? Contact Hilary Ashworth, Executive Director, to find out more.
Are you a designer with 8 or fewer years of professional experience? Become an Associate RGD Member to be eligible to enter the programs for both DesignThinkers conferences in 2027. Review all of the benefits of RGD Membership here.
Past Recipients (Grants were previously called Scholarships)
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