Messe Frankfurt will once again present the Ambiente and Tendence consumer-goods fairs in 2009.

“In order to stay future-forward, good design calls for a constant stream of new, creative minds and these creative minds need the right platform for their product concepts,” say the organisers.

In response to this need the ‘Next’ sponsorship programme asks new companies with a design background looking to gain a firm foothold in the consumer goods sector.

“Participating companies get the chance to take part in a top international fair for the first time with a discounted stand package and, most importantly, to take advantage of the internationalism of Tendence.”

The ‘Next’ programme is calling for applications to be submitted by 15 April 2009.

More information at tendence.messefrankfurt.com