introducing Evo Fashion
Evo Fashion is a four-month experiential programme for emerging brands and fashion technology businesses. It takes a holistic approach to guiding early-stage businesses on strategy, environmental and social governance, communications, investment readiness and more – all within the goal of driving sustainable economic growth.
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Designed to fit alongside work commitments, activities include an initial two-day intensive, masterclasses, and peer-to-peer learning culminating in an industry showcase.
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​The programme will run from October 2025 to January 2026 – and is aimed at both emerging designers and brands and fashion technology businesses.
Evo Fashion is delivered by Fashion District and Evo Learning.
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Is Evo Fashion for you?
Evo Fashion is for emerging designers and growing fashion brands, as well as fashion tech companies - offering specific learning sessions for each group.
It's suited for designers, brands, fashion labels and makers who are embracing circular and regenerative practice and creating positive social and environmental impact through their ethos, designs, sourcing or production.​
While fashion tech businesses could include science or technology-driven software, hardware or related solutions that could be applicable to the fashion and/or materials industries. We’re looking for fashion innovators, disrupters and entrepreneurs that are changing the face of fashion through technology and innovation.
Examples of relevant businesses include, but are not limited to: New materials | Digital twins | Augmented reality | Virtual reality | Extended reality | Resale technology | Rental apps | Recycling hardware | Digital passports | Retail tech | Production software | E-comm solutions | And much, much more!​
Eligibility
To be eligible to join future fully-funded programmes, businesses must be, at the time of application:
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a registered business for at least 18 months
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London-based (or in close-proximity, i.e. East of England and South-East England)
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employing 2-5 people (full time equivalent)*
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trading for a minimum of 18 months in at least one market
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a turnover or investment of a minimum of £50k in the last financial year
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an ambition to grow
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committed to attending all sessions
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We are committed to diversity and inclusion and strongly encourage applications from founders that are disabled, women, black, POC, LGBTQ+ and other underrepresented communities.
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*If you meet all the criteria other than the number of people employed in your business, and you feel you have a strong application for the programme, please contact us.
​Applications will be assessed across four key criteria:
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Designer / Business Profile – including recognition, skills, and experience.
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Growth Potential – such as number of stockists or partnerships, turnover, investment history, ambition, and team expertise.
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Positive Social & Environmental Impact – a strong mission and innovative, conscious products.
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Inclusion & Diversity – a demonstrated commitment to building an inclusive business.
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Apply now and be part of the next wave of purpose-driven fashion and design innovators.
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Find out more about our past programmes:
About us
Evo Fashion is delivered by Fashion District and Evo Learning. It is part of the Grow London Early Stage Programme, powered by London & Partners and funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.
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FAQs
1 / How much time do I have to commit to the programme?
Evo Fashion will have four in-person workshop sessions including a two-day launch session and three monthly workshops between October and January (one-day sessions), three online workshops, three online one-to-one business advice sessions (approximately one hour) and peer-to-peer workshops (approximately one hour).
2 / What are the dates?
Provisional dates are as follows:
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6 June: Applications open
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4 August: Applications close
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15 September: Participants announced
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2–3 October: Launchpad Kick-off Session
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28 January 2026: Showcase event
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These are the provisional dates and may be subject to change.
3 / Can I attend any sessions remotely?
Unless otherwise specified, all monthly workshops will be held in person at The Trampery Fish Island Village, 13 Rookwood Way, E3 2XT. Typically expert mentoring and peer-to-peer workshops will be held online. It’s important that you’re able to attend all of these sessions in person in order to complete the programme as there will not be the option to attend virtually.
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4 / What if I don’t meet all of the eligibility requirements, can I still apply?
The mandatory eligibility requirements are (at the time of application):
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a registered business for at least 18 months
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London-based (or in close-proximity, i.e. East of England and South-East England)
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trading for a minimum of 18 months in at least one market
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a turnover or investment of a minimum of £50k in the last financial year
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employing 2-5 people (full time equivalent)*.
If you don’t meet the essential requirements listed above, this programme may not be suitable for you just yet but sign up to our mailing list here to be alerted for future programmes and events.
*If you meet all the criteria other than the number of people employed in your business, and you feel you have a strong application for the programme, please contact us.
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