ABOUT US

ABOUT
Circular
Design
Challenge?
R|ElanTM Circular Design Challenge in partnership with the United Nations in India is a global platform, originated in India empowering young fashion designers and entrepreneurs to showcase their circular innovations. With a focus on nurturing environmental champions, the platform promotes sustainable practices in the fashion and textile value chain. Through mentorship, market access and promotion, the program propels the next generation of leaders who are redefining the industry's approach to circularity. This partnership demonstrates how industry, the fashion eco-system and multilateral organisations such as the UN can come together to effect catalytic change towards circularity and sustainable thinking, in line with the principles of Mission LiFE announced by the Prime Minister of India.

PROGRAM CREDIBILITY
The application form has been developed in association with the UNEP and Intellecap's Circular Apparel Innovation Factory (CAIF). The form takes into consideration circular design principles, social impact, UN SDGs and potential for scalability. Each application goes through a detailed scoring framework, based on which a list of semifinalists are shortlisted. Candidates are then part of a semifinal jury to present their applications, based on which 6-8 finalists are selected and given the opportunity to make a pitch to a renowned jury & showcase their collections & impact stories.

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