Adobe Fund for Design
Get funding to build Adobe Express add-ons — plugins and integrations that unleash the creativity of millions of users.
We’re passionate about creativity — especially yours — and we know that together we can make amazing things. We want to empower you to express yourself creatively and to build experiences that transform the lives of millions of creatives.
That’s why we established the Adobe Fund for Design. With Adobe Express, we are on a mission to support talented individuals, emerging teams and entrepreneurs who are pushing the boundaries of existing apps and workflows.
The fund is here to support developers to build on the Adobe Express platform and grow our thriving and interconnected developer ecosystem.
Ideal Candidates:
✅ Are interested in building add-ons for Adobe Express (also known as plugins, extensions or integrations in other products) within the next 1-2 months
✅ Have new ideas for Adobe Express Add-ons that will help the creative community, focused on the priority use cases listed below
What we’re looking for
The priority for the Adobe Fund for Design is on the below use cases, but we welcome other add-on ideas.
Presentations & Docs
- Enhance Express presentations and docs with features like branded templates, dynamic content insertion, or tools for creating sales decks, HR onboarding materials, and internal enablement collateral.
- Express users in sales and HR need fast, polished ways to create content that aligns with brand standards, support internal communication goals, and persuasive sales collateral across common industries/verticals.
Enterprise Efficiency
- Help users automate repetitive tasks, pull data from enterprise systems (e.g., CRM), or enforce brand guidelines across Express projects.
- Enterprise users want to save time and reduce errors by integrating Express into their existing workflows while ensuring every asset meets brand compliance..
Connected Workflows
- Connect Adobe Express to external platforms via public APIs—such as Salesforce, Google Workspace, etc —to enable seamless data exchange and content publishing.
- Express users benefit from integrations that let them push/pull content, collaborate across tools, and publish designs directly to the familiar platforms they already use.
Design Intelligence & automation
- Use AI to analyze Express designs and suggest improvements, automate layout adjustments, or orchestrate multi-step tasks like creating variants or publishing across channels.
- Express users want intelligent assistance that helps them improve design quality, save time, tap into trending topics, and scale their creative output without manual effort.
Get Started Now
Get to know Adobe Express, the all-in-one, AI content creation app for making social posts, videos, and more.
Try out building an add-on with our getting started guide, docs and resources.
Apply to the Fund for Design to get funded for your creative idea.
FAQ
Who can apply to the Adobe Fund for Design?
Anyone can apply to the fund, including individuals, entrepreneurs and small businesses. You do not need to identify as a developer (in fact we think tech savvy designers can build add-ons). You can also work as a team or hire a developer.
Is there a deadline to apply?
Please submit your application ASAP as all submissions and grants are on a first come, first serve basis.
What do I need to prepare to apply for the grant?
Please fill out the application with as much detail as possible to convey your add-on idea. We do not require a detailed technical explanation, but your idea must be technically feasible for Adobe Express.
Apply today
Get funding to build Adobe Express add-ons — plugins and integrations that unleash the creativity of millions of users.
