Trailblazer Programme 2025 for Early-Stage Innovators (up to $200,000)

Open call for early-stage innovators in the fashion and textile industry. Nine solutions will be enrolled to receive feedback and investment-pitch training, with shortlisted teams pitching to a jury and a final winner announced at Global Fashion Summit 2025 in Copenhagen. The winning company may receive an equity investment of up to $200,000 plus support from partners to scale the solution.

Pitch training and feedback from industry experts, potential investment, exhibition at Global Fashion Summit to connect with stakeholders and investors, and opportunities to showcase the business at the Summit.

Open to early-stage innovators across all facets of the fashion supply chain, with solutions aimed at creating a net-positive impact in the fashion industry.

Open call with shortlist and pitching stages; finalists pitch to a jury and the winner is announced at the Global Fashion Summit 2025.