The second 2026 Call for Challenges is now officially open!
Following our webinar on April 29th, the Innovation Booster Fashion & Lifestyle, powered by Innosuisse, has officially launched the second call of the year:
“Future by Design: The New Codes of Luxury, Sportwear and Wellbeing”.
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 September 24th, 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
- Sep 24th, 2026: Deadline for the submission of innovation hypotheses.
- Oct 13th, 2026: Mandatory co-creation Workshop ‘Challenge your ideas #2 at EPFL Campus in Lausanne.
- Nov 26th, 2026: Pitch Day. Selected ideas will be presented to the Program Jury at EPFL Campus in Lausanne.
Are you interested in impacting the Fashion & Lifestyle industry and be funded?