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 The Bridge Fashion Innovator (TBFI), 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

  • Chance to enter Wavemaker’s venture building program

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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