Describe the main features of the policy/measure:
Under the EU’s COSME programme (for the Competitiveness of Enterprises and small and medium-sized enterprises), DeFINE is a European network of incubators for fashion-tech. It is a collaborative project, which aims to support the fusion of cutting-edge technologies and innovation within the European fashion and design industries.
The aim is to develop a network of incubators & accelerators, start-ups & SMEs, and financiers to form a European fashion-technology community where cross-sectoral knowledge is shared and new business solutions grow.
Website of the policy/measure, if available:
What are the results achieved so far through the implementation of the policy/measure?:
The project supported 25 start-ups and created a network of design centers, business support organization, incubators, knowledge centers and financiers across Europe.
Financial resources allocated to the policy/measure in USD:
1.809 Mil. USD = 1.48987 Mil. EUR
Partner(s) engaged in the implementation of the measure:
| Name of partner | Type of entity |
|---|---|
Politecnico di Milano (PoliMi) - Coordinator
| Private Sector
|
Fondazione Politecnico di Milano (FPM)
| Private Sector
|
The University of the Arts London (UAL LCF)
| Private Sector
|
Institut Francais de la Mode (IFM)
| Private Sector
|
European Business and Innonation Centre Network AISBL (EBN)
| Private Sector
|
Inkubatorn i Borås AB (INK)
| Private Sector
|
European Apparel and Textile Confederation (EURATEX),
| Private Sector
|
Media Deals UG (MEDIA DEALS)
| Private Sector
|
Asociation para la Gestion del Centro Europeo de Empresas e Innovacion de Burgors (CEEI-BURGOS)
| Private Sector
|
CY.R.I.C CYPRUS Research and Innovation Center (CYRIC)
| Private Sector
|
Has the implementation of the policy/measure been evaluated?:
NO