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.
Preview program
- Reframing ESG ResistancePARTNER STAGE, 10:00 am - 11:30 amPowered by:
SQ • The Overview Effect • Data for Better
A serious game for circular decision-makers
You’ll step into the boardroom of High Loose. A High Loose is a fictional lifestyle fashion brand under scrutiny for ESG risks. As its new leadership team, you must navigate trade-offs between financial results, transparency and stakeholder trust.
Availability: Max. 60 participants
Registration Required - Session 1 - From Policy to Practice: Standards, Claims & Compliance in Circular TextilesPARTNER STAGE, 10:15 am - 11:00 amDesigning for Circularity
With:
Milou Kuipers Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management
Andreas Dorner
RE&UP Recycling Technologies
Traci Kindin
TEXroad
Moderator
Bianca Streng
MVO Nederland - Session 2 - From Policy to Practice: Standards, Claims & Compliance in Circular TextilesPARTNER STAGE, 11:30 am - 12:15 pmGreen Claims & Market Surveillance
By Edwin Maes
Centexbel - Matchmaking with Stichting UPV TextielPARTNER STAGE, 12:00 pm - 2:30 pmWith:
Sekhar Lahiri
Director
and
Edith van Heijningen
Manager Innovation & Operations
A presentation from Stichting UPV Textiel. After the presentation, participants will join roundtable discussions designed to connect industry actors and explore solutions to some of the biggest challenges in circular textiles.
Availability: Max. 50 participants
Registration Required - Session 3 - From Policy to Practice: Standards, Claims & Compliance in Circular TextilesPARTNER STAGE, 2:00 pm - 2:45 pmMeasuring Impact
With:
Sofie Huysman
Centexbel
Claire Piccinno
Trimco Group
Moderator:
Ekaterina Stoyanova
Euratex - Behavioral PsychologyPARTNER STAGE, 3:00 pm - 4:00 pmBy Janneke Koolen
In this interactive lecture, a behavioral psychologist will guide you through the fascinating world of human psychology and mindset, showing you how to influence behavior and drive change.
Availability: Max. 50 participants
Registration Required
