Asia’s first fashion-focused ideathon uncovering bold, impact-driven solutions.

The Bridge Fashion Innovator- Launch Pad

The Bridge Fashion Innovator - 

Launch Pad

Launch Pad is Asia’s first fashion-focused ideathon designed to uncover untapped sustainability challenges and bold, impact-driven solutions. Whether you’re a designer, technologist, student, or aspiring founder, this is your opportunity to turn powerful ideas into tangible change.

Organised by Singapore Fashion Council , Launch Pad connects innovators with industry leaders, mentors from nonprofits and business, and a vibrant ecosystem dedicated to shaping a more regenerative fashion future.

Through workshops, mentorship, and a final pitch, teams will explore, prototype, and refine new solutions—contributing to real-world progress in areas such as biodiversity, wellbeing, and social equity in fashion.

Why Join Us?

💡 Build Something Real
Go from idea to impact—this isn’t just a brainstorming session. You’ll get hands-on guidance to prototype and validate your solution.

🎯 Validate Your Idea
Receive expert feedback from industry mentors, nonprofits, and startup founders who’ve been in your shoes.

🧠 Gain Practical Skills
Learn the fundamentals of pitching, sustainable design, business modeling, and systems thinking through workshops and guided sprints.

🌱 Make Real-World Impact
Tackle critical challenges facing fashion—from nature loss to inclusivity—and see how your idea can drive real change.

🤝 Join the Movement
Connect with like-minded changemakers and plug into the TBFI network of startups, designers, investors, and partners.

Themes, Theme Leaders & Problem Statements

Nature and Wildlife Conservation

Theme Leaders: Nature Society of Singapore & Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum

Problem Statement: How might we integrate biodiversity considerations into every stage of the fashion value chain — from sourcing to retail — so that nature is prioritised in design decision-making?

Sport & Wellness

Theme Leaders: SportSG (High Performance Sport Institute) & SportMaster

Problem Statement: How might we use smart apparel and fashion technologies to support athletes in improving performance, reducing the risks of injuries, and aiding recovery?

Social Impact

Theme Leader: Site4Sustainability

Problem Statement: How might we drive fashion innovations that address water-related challenges - like improving access to clean water, ensuring water safety, and reducing the fashion industry's environmental footprint on freshwater and marine ecosystems?

Who Can Apply

  • Aspiring founders

  • Designers, students, researchers, etc.

  • Individuals or teams—technical or fashion background not necessary

Programme

  • till 12 August 2025

    Have an idea? Passionate about fashion, tech, sustainability, or social impact?


    Join Asia’s first fashion ideathon!

    Register now

  • 13 August 2025

    Meet your fellow changemakers, get the full breakdown of the program, and learn what to expect on your journey from idea to impact.

  • 14-22 August 2025

    Deepen your knowledge and sharpen your ideas with expert-led sessions:

    • The Fashion Value Chain – by H&M Foundation
      Understand the full lifecycle of fashion—from raw materials to end-of-life—and discover where the biggest opportunities for change lie.

    • Problem Statement Context Setting – by Theme Leaders
      Non-profit partners dive into real-world challenges in nature, sport, wellness, and social impact to help frame your ideas.

    • Design Thinking
      Learn a human-centred approach to ideation and innovation—turn insights into action.

    • Pitching
      Master the art of storytelling and pitching your ideas with confidence and clarity.

  • 29 August 2025

    Shape your idea into a compelling solution. Submit your recorded pitch for review and feedback.

  • 8-17 September 2025

    Work with mentors from across fashion, innovation, and impact sectors to refine your ideas and make them stronger, smarter, and more impactful.

  • 25 September 2025

    Take the stage at our flagship summit to pitch your idea to industry leaders, potential collaborators, and impact investors.

Prizes

  • Cash Prize of $1000 for the winner of each theme

  • Internships with theme leaders and partners

  • Venture building opportunities with Wavemaker and Louken

Join TBFI Launch Pad

Ready to turn bold ideas into real-world impact?

Here’s how to get started:

Step 1: Choose to join as an individual or with a team


Step 2: Pick the theme that inspires you most – Nature, Sport & Wellness, or Social Impact


Step 3: Sign up using the link on the right! (A modest $10 non-refundable admin fee applies)

That’s it—you’re all set to start your ideathon journey. Let's build the future of fashion, together.

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