Polimoda Talent is the incubator program that funds and supports the most promising alumni ventures, whether you’re launching a brand, a platform, a creative studio or a business model that changes how fashion works.
TALENT 2026/2027
Open to Fashion Design, Fashion Business, Art Direction and all Polimoda courses.
What you get
Economic contribution
€10,000
Professional consultancy
€10,000 value
One-to-one sessions with industry experts tailored to your project, delivered as consultancy hours, not cash.
Facilities & services
6 months
Program partners
Polimoda Talent is developed in collaboration with industry partners who sit on the evaluation committee, provide dedicated mentorship and amplify the program’s visibility.
2025 Winners
Each year, the winning projects are presented at Villa Campus in Florence before a jury of leading industry figures. Here are the most recent stories.
Past winners
Alumni from different backgrounds who turned their Polimoda education into something real:
- Hatem Ben Hassin — Syncroni
A digital platform that connects fashion professionals for real-time collaboration — bridging the gap between creative talent and production networks. - Domenico Orefice – Domenico Orefice
Luxury ready-to-wear with a strong identity rooted in craft and research. Presented his FW 2026 collection Lumen at Milano Fashion Week. - Gaia Rialti — Menaboh
An online platform dedicated to up-cycled fashion, connecting independent designers with consumers looking for sustainable, one-of-a-kind pieces. Featured at Pitti Uomo 106.
Who can apply
Open to Polimoda alumni aged 20–30 with an innovative project in fashion, lifestyle or luxury. Your background can be creative, managerial or strategic, what matters is the strength of your idea and its potential in the market.
- Polimoda Undergraduate or Master graduate
- Age 20–30 at time of application
- Innovative project in fashion, lifestyle or luxury
- Individual or group of up to 4 people
- Non-EU nationals must hold a valid residence permit
- Portfolio required only for Fashion Design, Art Direction, Styling and Creative Direction projects
What we look for
Innovation:
max 10 pts
How original and disruptive is the concept, in design, technology, sustainability or business model?
Market potential:
max 10 pts
Relevance:
max 10 pts
Projects are scored on three criteria by a committee of Polimoda faculty, industry experts and external partners.
Key dates
How to apply
If you meet all requirements submit your application to: Ornella Fazio – Special projects coordinator, Email: ornella.fazio@polimoda.com.
Deadline: July 30, 2026 at 1:00 pm
Contact
For more information on Polimoda Talent, our team from the Special Projects Office is at your complete disposal from Monday to Friday, from 9:00 to 17:00, on the second floor of the Villa Campus, via Curtatone 1, Florence.