CirCoAX
The objective of the CirCoAX Open Call for proposals is to select and provide funding and business support to 30 transnational partnerships each led by one SME according to the de…
Programmes they run
Standing programmes at CirCoAX, separate from the funding calls above.
CirCoAX accelerator
AcceleratorA circular collaborative and cooperative co-design accelerator fostering innovation and entrepreneurship in the fashion and textile industries.
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The CirCoAX accelerator provides technical and financial assistance up to €12,000, mentoring, and opportunities to share best practices to selected SMEs, start-ups, or entrepreneurs. The overarching CircularInnoBooster project, which created CirCoAX, is co-funded by the COSME programme of the European Union and has an initial duration of two years, aiming to transform highly polluting textile and fashion industries into sustainable, circular, and regenerative companies.
Incubation tracks
The routes into CirCoAX, and what each one includes.
| Track | Type | Space | Includes |
|---|---|---|---|
| CirCoAX Call for proposalsProvides direct funding of up to EUR 12.000 for innovative projects. | Acceleration | — | Mentorship from experts in Fashion and Textile sustainability, Access to IED services FabLab and prototyping, Communication campaigns: visibility, dissemination and networking, technical assistance, financial assistance, networking sessions |
Labs & facilities
Equipment and space on campus.
FabLab and prototyping
Access via IED (Istituto Europeo di Design)
Support services
Help offered alongside funding and space.
About CirCoAX
The objective of the CirCoAX Open Call for proposals is to select and provide funding and business support to 30 transnational partnerships each led by one SME according to the definition of the European Commission (natural person or small company, who is henceforth named as the Lead SME), that aims at creating a new innovative product, process, service or business model, directly impacting the take-up and adoption of sustainability and circularity approaches and practices in the fashion & textile sectors.
Who they work with
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Frequently asked questions about CirCoAX
What does CirCoAX do?
The objective of the CirCoAX Open Call for proposals is to select and provide funding and business support to 30 transnational partnerships each led by one SME according to the definition of the European Commission (natural person or small company, who is henceforth named as the Lead SME), that aims at creating a new i…
What programs does CirCoAX run?
CirCoAX runs CirCoAX accelerator.
What facilities does CirCoAX offer?
Incubatees also get access to FabLab and prototyping through its host institution.
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Other open programmes matching CirCoAX's focus areas.
