Every year Polimoda graduates develop ideas with the potential to become brands, businesses and platforms. Polimoda Talent was created to help the strongest of those ideas take their first step into the market through funding, mentorship and industry connections.
TALENT 2026/2027
Open to Fashion Design, Fashion Business, Art Direction and all Polimoda courses.
Polimoda invests in you
Unlike traditional incubators, it grows inside one of the world’s leading fashion schools, giving founders direct access to faculty, alumni, industry professionals and the international fashion ecosystem. Alongside funding, participants benefit from the credibility, network and expertise needed to transform ambitious ideas into sustainable businesses.
Economic contribution
€10,000
Receive a €10,000 financial contribution to accelerate your project, from product development to communication, technology or operations.
Professional consultancy
€10,000 value
Access €10,000 worth of tailored consultancy delivered by professionals across branding, production, finance, strategy and business development.
Facilities & services
6 months
Develop your venture for six months inside Villa Campus, with access to spaces, facilities and the creative ecosystem of Polimoda.
Backed by industry
The program is shaped by organisations actively contributing to the future of fashion. Through mentorship, project evaluation and strategic guidance, they help participants transform ideas into businesses.
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
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
We are looking for ambitious founders with ideas capable of creating long-term value for the fashion industry.
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
Ready to transform your idea into a fashion business?
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.