Experiential learning to drive
sustainability and growth
Evo Fashion is a four month experiential programme for emerging brands and fashion technology businesses. It takes a holistic approach to guiding early-stage businesses on strategy, environmental and social governance, communications, investment readiness and more – all within the goal of driving sustainable economic growth.
Designed to fit alongside work commitments, activities include an initial two-day intensive, masterclasses, Expert 1-2-1s, peer-to-peer learning and culminates in an industry showcase.
Businesses are fully funded to participate with the programme running from October 2025 to January 2026. It is aimed at both emerging designers and brands and fashion technology businesses.
Evo Fashion is delivered by Fashion District and Evo Learning. It is part of the Grow London Early Stage Programme, powered by London & Partners and funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.
Applications open 6th June 2025
Who is Evo Fashion for?
Evo Fashion is for emerging designers and growing fashion brands, as well as fashion tech companies – offering specific learning sessions for each group.
It’s suitable for designers, brands, fashion labels and makers who are embracing circular and regenerative practice and creating positive social and environmental impact through their ethos, design, sourcing or production.
It is also suitable for fashion tech businesses with science or technology-driven software/hardware solutions that could be applied to the fashion and/or materials industries. We’re looking for fashion innovators, disrupters and entrepreneurs that are changing the face of fashion through technology and innovation.
Examples of relevant businesses include, but are not limited to: New materials | Digital twins | Augmented reality | Virtual reality | Extended reality | Resale technology | Rental apps | Recycling hardware | Digital passports | Retail tech | Production software | E-comm solutions | And much more!
Programme Overview
Evo Fashion covers the following areas and topics:
- Environmental and Social Governance
- New Business Models
- Sustainable Growth and Investment
- Founder Wellbeing, Leadership and Impactful Teams
It is delivered by expert industry coaches and guest speakers. Take a look at the programme from previous cohorts:
EligibiliTY
To be eligible to join this fully-funded programme, by the time of application businesses must be:
- a registered business for at least 18 months
- London-based (or in close-proximity, i.e. East and South-East England)
- employing 2-5 people (full time equivalent)*
- trading for a minimum of 18 months in at least one market
- a turnover or investment of a minimum of £50k in the last financial year
- an ambition to grow
- committed to attending all sessions
*If you meet all the criteria other than the number of people employed or the minimum of £50k in the last financial year, and you feel you have a strong application for the programme, please contact us at fashion@evolearning.co
APPLICATION PROCESS AND TIMELINE
ApPLICATIONS OPEN 6TH JUNE 2025
Apply to be part of the next wave of purpose-driven designers and fashion tech innovators.
6 June: Applications open
4 August: Applications close
15 September: Participants announced
2–3 October: Launchpad Kick-off Session
28 January 2026: Showcase event
We are committed to diversity and inclusion and strongly encourage applications from founders that are disabled, women, black, POC, LGBTQ+ and other underrepresented communities.
If you have any difficulties accessing the form or have additional accessibility needs, please contact our team directly via the button below so we can help support you in the process.
Criteria
Applications will be scored on four criteria:
- Business Profile – recognition, skills and experience.
- Growth Potential – brand partnerships, new business model/solution, turnover, investment track record, ambition, expertise and team.
- Positive Social & Environmental Impact – social and environmental mission, innovative product.
- Inclusion & Diversity – supportive of inclusivity and diversity throughout the business.
Selection Panel
Applicants will be selected by a leading panel of industry experts. Previous judges have included:
Tom Adeyoola
Entrepreneur, Executive and Board Director
Brooke Roberts-Islam
Founder
Techstyler
Lisa Chatterton
Business Manager
Fashion Innovation Agency
Helen Lax
Director
Fashion District
Charles Armstrong
Founder and CEO
Evo Learning and The Trampery
Bianca Saunders
Designer
Yvie Hutton
Director of Membership & Designer Relations
British Fashion Council
Vanessa Podmore
Executive Director
Leather Working Group
FAQs
How much time do I have to commit to the programme?
Evo Fashion will have four in-person workshop sessions including a two-day launch session and three monthly workshops between October and January (one-day sessions), three online workshops, three online one-to-one business advice sessions (approximately one hour) and peer-to-peer workshops (approximately one hour).
Can I attend any sessions remotely?
Unless otherwise specified, all workshops will be held in person at The Trampery Fish Island Village, 13 Rookwood Way, E3 2XT. Typically expert mentoring and peer-to-peer workshops will be held online.
It’s important that you’re able to attend all of the sessions in order to complete the programme.
What if I don’t meet all of the eligibility requirements, can I still apply?
The mandatory eligibility requirements are:
- a registered business for at least 18 months
- London-based (or in close-proximity, i.e. East and South-East England)
- employing 2-5 people (full time equivalent)*
- trading for a minimum of 18 months in at least one market
- a turnover or investment of a minimum of £50k in the last financial year
- an ambition to grow
- committed to attending all sessions
*If you meet all the criteria other than the number of people employed or the minimum of £50k in the last financial year, and you feel you have a strong application for the programme, please contact us at fashion@evolearning.co
If you don’t meet the essential requirements listed above, this programme may not be suitable for you just yet but sign up to our mailing list to be alerted for future programmes and events.
COHORT ONE
EMERGING DESIGNERS
FASHION BRANDS
COHORT TWO
FASHION TECHNOLOGY
BUSINESSES
PARTNERS
Fashion District
Fashion District is a hub for fashion innovation in east London connecting fashion, technology, business and education to provide innovation networks, affordable space, business support and investment.
Find out more www.fashion-district.co.uk
Evo Learning
Evo Learning is a specialist in high-impact training for startups and enterprises. Courses are presented by leading subject experts, with innovative experiential learning workshops to generate insight and embed learning. Evo Learning is the learning business from The Trampery, London’s leading purpose-led workspace provider.
Find out more evolearning.co
Grow London Early Stage
Grow London Early Stage is London & Partners business support programme for early-stage growth companies active in high-growth sectors that support sustainable and inclusive growth in London. The programme is funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.
Find out more grow.london/early-stage.
Contact Us
Any questions about the programme or how to apply? Drop us an email.