Oost NL

OostNL

📍 11 September | 10:25 – 11:25

The Next Stitch Investment Session
Elevator Pitches by Circular Startups

What can you expect?
Oost NL, the regional development agency for the eastern Netherlands, supports innovative entrepreneurs in their growth and transition towards a sustainable economy. Through the Regio Green Tex project – funded by the EU’s i3 programme – Oost NL is strengthening circular textile value chains by supporting promising startups and connecting them with key ecosystem partners.

In this dynamic session, a selection of circular textile start-ups will take the stage to present their groundbreaking ideas. From digital design tools to next-generation fibres and new approaches to mechanical recycling, each entrepreneur has just 5 minutes to pitch their vision. The result: a compact, high-energy session showcasing the creativity and determination of the new generation of circular change makers.

What will you learn?

• Fresh insights into the most promising circular textile innovations
• How startups are tackling the challenges of recycling, design, and new materials
• Where opportunities lie for collaboration and investment in circular solutions

Who should attend?
Investors, policy makers, designers, buyers, brands, and anyone eager to connect with emerging innovators shaping the future of circular textiles.