Clothes affect all of us on this planet. We are all, to some extent, consumers regardless of the climate we live in and whether we follow the latest fashion, wear hand-me-downs, shop at large chains or buy tailor-made. At the same time, fashion and textile represents one of the most polluting industries. Swedish businesses and research centres are among the main drivers for a more sustainable system.
On 11-13 April, the Swedish Institute invites you to participate in a visitors’ programme focused on the industry’s major challenges, showcases Swedish solutions and guides you as a consumer to contribute effectively.
Meeting Swedish School of Textile
Meeting a few of the startups coming out of the research done through Smart Textiles. Examples: http://smarttextiles.se/en/tex...
Meeting City of Borås
Meeting textile producers and learning about their processes
Meeting Borås Fashion incubator
Meeting Make it last
Meeting Mistra Future Fashion
Swedish Fashion Council
Visiting a fashion studio
The programme will be updated shortly
Nomination and selection process
By registering you will be on the nomination list for the programme. The number of attendees is limited to 15 people, and the final selection is made by the Swedish Institute. Last day of registration is 16 March. Selected participants will be notified on 21 March if they are eligible to attend the programme.
Target group
The target group comprises foreign decision-makers, researchers and business professionals. The goal with the programme is intensified dialogue, greater knowledge exchange and broader lasting and reciprocal relationships between international decision-makers and Swedish industry, government agencies, academia, start-ups and entrepreneurs.
Countries eligible for registration
Angola, Germany, Colombia, Indonesia, Great Britain, Egypt, USA
Costs related to the programme
The Swedish Institute will cover costs for local travels in Sweden, accommodation during the programme, and meals included in the programme. Please note that travel to and from Sweden and any travel undertaken in the participants’ own countries will not be reimbursed, nor will the Swedish Institute fund expense allowances. Participants will be insured during their stay in Sweden under the coverage provided by the Swedish Legal, Financial and Administrative Services Agency.
