The R|Elan™ Circular Design Challenge 2026, in collaboration with Startup India, is a premier platform aimed at identifying and empowering innovators who are redefining the future of fashion through sustainability and circular design.
We are pleased to inform you that the application deadline has been extended to 26 April 2026, giving you additional time to submit your innovative solutions.
The initiative focuses on enabling solutions that address critical environmental and social challenges within the textile and fashion industry by promoting circularity across the entire value chain.
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Program Highlights:
Promotes innovative solutions incorporating circularity in design, production, and post-consumer stages
Encourages the use of recycled materials, alternative dyes, and resource-efficient processes
Supports solutions delivering measurable environmental and social impact such as waste reduction, pollution control, and improved livelihoods
Provides a global platform for designers and startups to showcase sustainable fashion innovations.
If you are an innovator building breakthrough solutions in sustainable fashion and textiles, we invite you to apply under the following focus areas:
Circularity in Textile Value Chain
Sustainable Fashion & Design
Recycling & Upcycling
Biomaterials & Next-Gen Materials
Waste Management & Resource Efficiency
Technology-driven Fashion Innovation
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