LaunchPad competition to fast-track innovation
The Footwear Innovation Foundation, in collaboration with Liminal Group, has launched the Footwear LaunchPad, a new innovation competition designed to fast-track progress in the footwear sector.
Open to participants from all backgrounds and industries, the programme offers mentorship, technical support, and business development resources to help transform early-stage ideas into commercial concepts.
Eight selected entrants will join an eight-week incubation boot camp, with the top three pitching to industry executives for the chance to secure up to $10,000 in funding.
“This competition gives you access to some of the biggest names in footwear,” said executive director Andy Polk. “We will take the best ideas and make them a reality.”
The organisers are particularly seeking concepts involving new materials, disruptive manufacturing, smart supply chains, AI-driven tools, and innovative retail models.
Applications are free and open until August 1. More info can be found here.
