THE RESPONSIBLE FASHION SERIES 2021 pitch contest for responsible fashion

Find out more & Submit your application

Are you a creative, start-up or scale-up with brilliant ideas for responsible fashion? Then join our pitch contest and show the world your innovative concept on responsible fashion! 

So, if have you developed a game-changing concept totally in line with responsible fashion, then grab the opportunity to upscale your concept and register for our pitch contest. Next thing you know, you may be pitching your brilliant idea live for an expert jury and international audience on October 21, 2021.

The winner of the contest will be coached to further fine tune the concept and will be introduced to a potential investor.

Deadline for applications is September 20, 2021. The application form and all details on the procedure, selection criteria, the jury, etc. can be found below.

Apply today and inspire the world with your innovative concept on responsible fashion.

The University of Antwerp and Antwerp Management School are proud to host the 2021 edition of this event, together with our key-partners.

We are convinced that fashion has what it takes to tackle global challenges. After all, true fashion means daring to imagine, embracing change, promoting diversity, connecting people, etc. All the right competencies we need in our VUCA world!

So here is a shout-out to all the high-potential creatives and promising start-ups and scale-ups linked to the Antwerp fashion eco-system. We simply can’t wait to showcase your innovative and sustainable solutions for the fashion industry.

Grab the opportunity to upscale your concept

Joining the contest will not only introduce you to an international network in the fashion industry, we will also make sure to attract plenty of media attention.

What’s more, the winner will be provided with coaching to fine tune his or her concept. And, as the icing on the cake, the winner will be introduced to a potential investor to turn your business idea into reality.