TecnoCampus, the Mataró City Council, in collaboration with the Eurecat technology center, has opened the application period for the third edition of the high-performance program and entrepreneurial support, Reimagine Textile. This initiative, funded by the European Union, is part of the strategic project of the same name, which, through various initiatives, supports the textile industry through knowledge transfer, technology, and innovation.

The program is aimed at entrepreneurs with a business idea in the textile-fashion sector, open to incorporating an innovation and/or technological component as a competitive advantage. This component can involve a new functionality in the product, a smart fabric, textile technology, a sustainable solution, an innovative model for customer relations, ICT alternatives in distribution, and more.

This initiative is part of the strategic commitment made by the Mataró City Council for the transformation and modernization of the textile industry in the Maresme region, where a large part of the Catalan textile ecosystem is concentrated. The Eurecat technology center and the Canet de Mar Textile School will contribute their expertise in innovation and technology applied to products, while TecnoCampus will share its knowledge in business and entrepreneurship.

The program consists of two phases: the first phase will include fifteen participants, who will progressively experience how their business idea transforms into a clear value proposition. It includes sessions that combine workshops led by specialized mentors, testimonials from successful entrepreneurs in the sector, technological guidance, and personalized mentoring with business experts. In the second phase, five finalist projects will be selected and will receive personalized support for the launch of their product to the market, along with a roadmap for securing funding.

Applications can be submitted until February 14. The program will run from March to July and from September to December. Participants will have access to a shared workspace at the TecnoCampus facilities to work on their project, as well as a FabLab for prototyping and experimentation, with specialists available to provide guidance and support. They will also become part of the Reimagine Textile ecosystem, where entrepreneurs, investors, startups, and the business world are connected.