Franz Rising Star Competition is a juried international porcelain design competition for students and practising artists and designers organised by Franz, Inc., a leading porcelain design company. The competition awards a prize of 1000USD to 100 successful student entrants. In addition, the Franz Rising Start Future Prize is awarded to a practising artist/designer (1st Prize, USD $20,000, 2nd Prize USD $10,000, 3rd Prize USD $5,000).