Weave X
Awards up to INR 50 lakh plus mentorship to textile-sector startups and R&D teams.
Applicants are judged on five criteria: how innovative and unique the solution is, the strength of the team, scalability, early traction, and the underlying technology. IIM Kozhikode students, alumni and faculty go through the same common application process as everyone else, though the programme may give them priority based on merit, and priority more generally goes to startups showing innovative…
Weave X supports early-stage startups, teams and individuals working on textile innovation, sustainable materials, smart manufacturing and supply chain optimisation -- covering areas like textile waste management, water optimisation, smart wearables, MSME automation and anti-counterfeiting. It welcomes founders from research organisations and universities, industry bodies and R&D units, and students, designers or artisans, with no company registration required to apply.
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