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dates, Voting & Prizes

Turn your creative talent into financial rewards, industry exposure, and professional recognition and Stay on track with our official contest timeline

dates, Voting & Prizes

Turn your creative talent into financial rewards, industry exposure, and professional recognition and Stay on track with our official contest timeline

N$50000

The Homegrown Competition is the ultimate launchpad for young Namibian creatives. We’re turning raw talent into real-world opportunity by bridging the gap between urban art and the fashion business. This is your chance to gain financial rewards, massive exposure, and the entrepreneurial tools to launch your own clothing brand.

Don’t just design a shirt, build your empire and define the future of Namibia’s urban culture.

Prize Money

  • Overall Winner: N$50,000 (Namibian Dollar)
  • Top 5 Finalists (Including Winner): 15% commission on all T-shirt sales.
  • Production & Launch of your signature limited-edition T-shirt line under the Homegrown brand.

Competition Dates & Deadlines

  • Submissions: 27 February 2026 – 21 March 2026
  • Top 20 Finalists Announced: 28 March 2026
  • Online Public Voting : 28 March 2026 – 11 April 2026
  • Top 5 Finalists Announced: 12 April 2026
  • T-Shirts Available for Sale Nationwide: June 2026
  • Winner Announcement: July 2026 (based on highest sales performance)

Short listing & Voting

  • A panel appointed by the organisers will shortlist up to 20 finalists based on creativity‚ originality‚ and relevance to the Homegrown brand.
  • Finalist designs will be published on the design competition platforms after submissiom dates for public voting.
  • The 5 finalists design will be determined by the public vote in combination with the discretion of the organisers judging panel.
  • The winning design will be determined by the number of T-Shirt sales made within the final period of the competition.