Trailblazer Programme 2025: One early-stage innovator could win $200k
29/01/2025
Applications have now opened for the Trailblazer Programme 2025, an initiative from Global Fashion Agenda and PDS Ventures which seeks to identify fashion’s most promising early-stage innovators and support them on their journey to scale.
The deadline for applications is 7 March 2025.
As part of the programme, PDS Ventures will award one innovator a significant investment of up to $200,000 to accelerate the company’s growth and positive impact in the fashion industry. The winner will also receive commercial and operational support from PDS Group’s Positive Materials – a textile company and strategic research partner supporting the development and acceleration of low impact textile innovation through collaboration between early-stage start-ups, supply chain partners and brands.
GFA and PDS Ventures are presenting an open call for solution providers addressing different challenges across the fashion value chain to apply for the programme. View the criteria for applicants here.
Finalists to pitch at Global Fashion Summit in Copenhagen
The shortlisted Trailblazers will pitch their ideas for potential investment, culminating in the announcement of the winning innovator at Global Fashion Agenda’s Global Fashion Summit: Copenhagen Edition 2025 on 4-5 June at the Copenhagen Concert Hall. All shortlisted Trailblazers will also have the opportunity to showcase their businesses within an exhibit at the Summit to connect with other key industry stakeholders and potential investors. Find out more.