Trailblazer 2024
The Programme is seeking early-stage innovators who are working to accelerate the transformation of the fashion and textile industry with planet positive solutions that align with GFA’s Fashion CEO Agenda priorities.
As part of the Trailblazer Programme, one winning company will receive an equity investment of up to $200,000* in addition to commercial and operational support to help bring the innovation to scale.
*specific amount to invest is contingent upon the winning company’s stage and status
In Collaboration with
The Winner of the Trailblazer Programme
We are pleased to present the winner of the Trailblazer 2024 Programme, Bloom Labs, a pioneering company at the forefront of sustainable material innovation.
Bloom Labs is accelerating the transition towards a circular economy by tapping into the billions of tons of fibrous protein waste produced annually to create bioplastics and textile fibres at scale. Through a closed-loop process and 100% bio-based ingredients, Bloom Labs combines the best of natural fibres, such as handfeel, breathability and softness, with the efficiency of industrial fibre processing, reducing the use of resource-intensive natural fibres and synthetics.
Shortlisted Trailblazers 2024
The Hurd Co.
Syntetica
Sparxell
silana
PACT
DyeRecycle
Bloom Labs
Biophilica
Programme Activities
Eight shortlisted innovations will be enrolled in a group of Trailblazers, receiving feedback and investment pitch training from industry experts and PDS representatives.
Each shortlisted innovator will then pitch for a potential investment, with the winning Trailblazer being revealed at GFA’s Global Fashion Summit: Copenhagen Edition 2024 – the leading international forum for sustainability in fashion, on 22-23 May 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.
The Trailblazer Programme corresponds with the theme of the upcoming Global Fashion Summit – ‘Unlocking The Next Level’.
