
The Mills Fabrica Innovation Challenge 2025

The Mills Fabrica has joined forces with a prestigious American retail corporation to explore creative solutions for utilising cellulose-based textile waste, created by upcycling cotton-polyester blended garments. We are now inviting innovative early-stage concepts (TRL 3 or above) globally to make use of the cellulosic powder derived from the separation of polycotton materials.
Benefits for Innovators:
USD $20,000 in research funding for the winning idea.
Provide innovative solutions designed to meet the demands of industry-leading corporations.
Gain recognition and engage with a panel of industry experts.
Explore potential partnership opportunities with an international retail corporation.
Timeline - What to expect:
Application deadline: 30/06/2025
1st round screening announcement: 31/07/2025
Final Pitching Day: 23/10/2025
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