{"id":738,"date":"2026-02-19T05:36:33","date_gmt":"2026-02-19T05:36:33","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/consulting.stylemixthemes.com\/?p=738"},"modified":"2026-04-16T13:41:41","modified_gmt":"2026-04-16T13:41:41","slug":"fashionkic-officially-launches-to-drive-sustainable-and-digital-transformation-in-european-fashion","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/demo.fashionkic.eu\/index.php\/2026\/02\/19\/fashionkic-officially-launches-to-drive-sustainable-and-digital-transformation-in-european-fashion\/","title":{"rendered":"FashionKIC Officially Launches to Drive Sustainable and Digital Transformation in European Fashion"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"738\" class=\"elementor elementor-738\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-7a4a383 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"7a4a383\" 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The project aims to shape a united and innovative European fashion ecosystem that leads the transition towards sustainability, circularity, and digital excellence.<\/p>\n<p>The project\u2019s mission is to empower fashion SMEs and creatives with the knowledge, tools, and networks needed to adopt sustainable, circular, and digital practices, while connecting regional fashion ecosystems into a collaborative Knowledge &amp; Innovation Community that turns European policies into real-world impact.<\/p>\n<p>Guided by the core values of sustainability with purpose, innovation, collaboration, and inclusivity, FashionKIC promotes circular and responsible practices for long-term impact, practical digital solutions for transformation, equal access to knowledge and opportunities, and cross-border cooperation across Europe\u2019s fashion ecosystems.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>The FashionKIC consortium includes:<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #000080; text-decoration: underline;\"><a style=\"color: #000080; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/envolveglobal.org\/\">Envolve Entrepreneurship<\/a>\u00a0(Lead Partner, Greece)<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #000080; text-decoration: underline;\"><a style=\"color: #000080; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.infolysis.gr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">INFOLYSIS<\/a>\u00a0(Greece)<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #000080; text-decoration: underline;\"><a style=\"color: #000080; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/rdfcm.gr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Regional Development Fund of Central Macedonia<\/a>\u00a0(Greece)<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #000080; text-decoration: underline;\"><a style=\"color: #000080; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/reginnova.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Reginnova NE<\/a>\u00a0(Romania)<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #000080; text-decoration: underline;\"><a style=\"color: #000080; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/modalisboa.pt\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">MODALISBOA<\/a>\u00a0(Portugal)<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #000080; text-decoration: underline;\"><a style=\"color: #000080; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.elisava.net\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">ELISAVA<\/a>\u00a0(Spain)<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #000080; text-decoration: underline;\"><a style=\"color: #000080; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/globalfashionagenda.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Global Fashion Agenda<\/a>\u00a0(Denmark)<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Over its lifetime, FashionKIC will activate regional innovation nodes in Greece, Portugal, Spain, and Romania, delivering training, pilot actions, digital tools, and entrepreneurship support. The project contributes directly to the European Green Deal, the EU Strategy for Sustainable and Circular Textiles, and the twin green and digital transition of the cultural and creative sectors.<\/p>\n<p>The kick-off meeting sets the foundation for close collaboration among partners and signals the start of a shared European effort to reimagine the future of fashion through innovation, sustainability, and cooperation.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Disclaimer<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>FashionKIC has received funding from the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA) under the Grant Agreement 101256183. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). 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