The first 2026 Call for Challenges is now officially open!
Following our webinar on February 12th, the Innovation Booster Fashion & Lifestyle, powered by Innosuisse, has officially launched the first call of the year:
“Beyond Digital: Technology & Sustainability Solutions to Reimagine Fashion & Lifestyle”.
The call is now live and accessible on the JointCreate online platform.
We invite academia, startups, and companies to submit their innovation hypotheses by the deadline of April 21st, 2026. This is your opportunity to seek radical innovation in Switzerland and receive technical and financial support to validate your ideas.
We are looking for bold, impactful ideas that can help .
Why participate?
- Deepen your understanding of the industry’s key sustainability challenges and how technology can provide real solutions
- Co-create innovative solutions with the support of cutting-edge research
- Pitch your idea to a dedicated jury for a chance to receive up to CHF 28,000 in funding
- Test your idea’s desirability, feasibility, or viability (e.g., through assessments, feasibility studies, or proof of concept)
- Access expert guidance, innovation methodologies, and tailored co-creation support
- Join a collaborative, workshop-driven process focused on radical innovation
Key dates
- Deadline to submit your innovation hypothesis: April 21, 2026
- Mandatory co-creation workshop “Challenge Your Ideas”: May 5, 2026 in Lugano
- Pitch Day: June 17, 2026 in Lugano
Are you interested in impacting the Fashion & Lifestyle industry and be funded?