{"id":71117,"date":"2025-03-20T15:29:44","date_gmt":"2025-03-20T07:29:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.themillsfabrica.com\/events\/the-mills-fabrica-innovation-challenge\/"},"modified":"2025-08-07T14:39:15","modified_gmt":"2025-08-07T06:39:15","slug":"the-mills-fabrica-innovation-challenge","status":"publish","type":"mec-events","link":"https:\/\/www.themillsfabrica.com\/sc\/events\/the-mills-fabrica-innovation-challenge\/","title":{"rendered":"The Mills Fabrica Innovation Challenge 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"71117\" class=\"elementor elementor-71117 elementor-70556\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-4ba125c elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"4ba125c\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-26d2295\" data-id=\"26d2295\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7080023 elementor-widget elementor-widget-event_title\" data-id=\"7080023\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"event_title.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t <section class=\"s-default s-inner-intro-txt s-event-intro bg2 bg2-line bg2-right-bottom bg2-sm\">\n  <div class=\"container git1121\">\n    <div class=\"b-breadcrumb\">\n      <ul class=\"nav nav-breadcrumb\">\n        <li><a href=\"\/sc\/\">\u9996\u9875<\/a><\/li>\n         \n        <li><a href=\"\/sc\/event-list\/\">\u6d3b\u52a8<\/a><\/li>\n              <\/ul>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"txt-default-title\"><span>The Mills Fabrica Innovation Challenge<\/span> <br><span>Reimagining Textile Recycling - Unleashing the Potential of Cotton Powder<\/span><\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"b-event-date\">\n      <div class=\"txt-event-date\">\n        <div class=\"txt-event-day\">01<\/div>\n        <div class=\"box-event-year\">\n          <div class=\"txt-event-month\">Apr<\/div>\n          <div class=\"txt-event-year\">2025<\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n              <div class=\"ico-hyphen\"><\/div>\n        <div class=\"txt-event-date\">\n          <div class=\"txt-event-day\">14<\/div>\n          <div class=\"box-event-year\">\n            <div class=\"txt-event-month\">Jul<\/div>\n            <div class=\"txt-event-year\">2025<\/div>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div> \n          <\/div>\n                                       <div class=\"txt-bg txt-yellow txt-event-status\">\u6d3b\u52a8\u5b8c\u7ed3<\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-1c2f4c6 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"1c2f4c6\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-61195b4\" data-id=\"61195b4\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-224764b elementor-widget elementor-widget-event_detail\" data-id=\"224764b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"event_detail.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<section class=\"s-default s-event-detail \">\n  <div class=\"container\">\n    <!--\n    -->\n    \n    <div class=\"row\">\n      <div class=\"col col-12 col-lg-4 col-info\">\n        <div class=\"box-info\">\n          <div class=\"txt-slash p-default-title\"><span class=\"txt\">INFORMATION<\/span><\/div>\n                      <div class=\"txt-info\">\n              <div class=\"txt-with-ico\"> \n                              <svg class=\"ico-svg\">\n                <use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.themillsfabrica.com\/wp-content\/themes\/themillsfabrica\/assets\/images\/icon.svg#date\"><\/use><\/svg>\n                                <div class=\"txt\">Period<\/div>\n              <\/div>\n              <div class=\"txt-val\"><p>1 Apr, 2025 \u2013 6 Nov, 2025<\/p><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                      <div class=\"txt-info\">\n              <div class=\"txt-with-ico\"> \n                              <svg class=\"ico-svg\">\n                <use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.themillsfabrica.com\/wp-content\/themes\/themillsfabrica\/assets\/images\/icon.svg#time\"><\/use><\/svg>\n                                <div class=\"txt\">Application Deadline<\/div>\n              <\/div>\n              <div class=\"txt-val\"><p>14 Jul, 2025<\/p><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                      <div class=\"txt-info\">\n              <div class=\"txt-with-ico\"> \n                              <svg class=\"ico-svg\">\n                <use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.themillsfabrica.com\/wp-content\/themes\/themillsfabrica\/assets\/images\/icon.svg#time\"><\/use><\/svg>\n                                <div class=\"txt\">Final Pitching Day<\/div>\n              <\/div>\n              <div class=\"txt-val\"><p>6 Nov, 2025<\/p><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                      <div class=\"txt-info\">\n              <div class=\"txt-with-ico\"> \n                                <image class=\"ico-other_svg\" src=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/themillsfabrica\/assets\/images\/ico\/ico_note.svg?ver=999\">\n                                <div class=\"txt\">Prize<\/div>\n              <\/div>\n              <div class=\"txt-val\"><p>USD$20,000<\/p><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                  <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"col col-12 col-lg-8 col-detail\">\n\n                  <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themillsfabrica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/tmf-scouting-banner-op2.png\" \/>\n        \n\n        <p>Do you possess groundbreaking ideas for converting textile waste into valuable uses for a more sustainable future?<\/p><p>The Mills Fabrica is partnering with a renowned American retail corporation to explore <strong>innovative uses for cellulose-based textile waste<\/strong> obtained from upcycling cotton-polyester blended garments. We welcome early-stage ideas from around the world that can leverage cellulosic powder for applications beyond the textile sector. The winning idea will be awarded <strong>USD $20,000<\/strong> by the American retail corporation to advance their solution.<\/p><p>The Mills Fabrica Innovation Challenge is currently accepting applications <strong>until July 14, 2025<\/strong>. Don't miss this golden opportunity to bring your idea to life, join the challenge today!<\/p>\n\n        \n\n\n      <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-281c2f6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-quick_link\" data-id=\"281c2f6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"quick_link.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<section class=\"s-submenu bg2 bg-grey\">\n  <div class=\"nav-submenu-wrapper\">\n    <div class=\"container-lg\">\n      <select class=\"select-submenu\" id=\"select-submenu\">\n                  <option value=\"goals\">The Challenge and Criteria<\/option>\n                  <option value=\"opp_for_Innovators\">Benefits for Innovators<\/option>\n                  <option value=\"timeline\">Programme Timeline<\/option>\n              <\/select>\n\n      <ul class=\"nav nav-submenu\" id=\"nav_submenu\">\n                  <li><a class=\"nav-link\" href=\"#goals\">The Challenge and Criteria<\/a><\/li>\n                  <li><a class=\"nav-link\" href=\"#opp_for_Innovators\">Benefits for Innovators<\/a><\/li>\n                  <li><a class=\"nav-link\" href=\"#timeline\">Programme Timeline<\/a><\/li>\n              <\/ul>\n\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <script type=\"text\/javascript\">\n    $=jQuery;\n    $(document).ready(function(){\n      init_common();\n      init_submmenu();\n    });\n  <\/script>\n<\/section>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-04abfb8 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"04abfb8\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-e21a28b\" data-id=\"e21a28b\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c08f076 elementor-widget elementor-widget-article_section\" data-id=\"c08f076\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"article_section.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<section class=\"s-default bg2 bg2-left bg-grey  bg2-white\" id=\"goals\">\n  <div class=\"container\">\n    <div class=\"row row-txt-img p-default-row\">\n              <div class=\"col col-img\">\n          <div class=\"img-large\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/www.themillsfabrica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Building-Materials.png)\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"col col-txt\">\n        <div class=\"box-ctx\">\n          <div class=\"p-default-title\">\n                    <div class=\"txt-default-title\"><span><\/span><span>The Challenge<\/span><\/div>\n          <div class=\"txt-default-desc\"><p>The textiles and apparel industry significantly contributes to climate change, with its environmental footprint steadily on the rise. It generates 8\u201310% of global carbon emissions, superseding emissions from the aviation and shipping industries combined.* This underscores the pressing need for innovative solutions and eco-friendly practices to address and reduce these environmental impacts.<\/p><p>For this global competition, we are focusing on waste generated from cotton-polyester blends. These materials are widely used for their durability and cost-effectiveness; however, their mixed composition poses recycling challenges. Yet, the separation process actually yields cellulose powder, a versatile substance that can find applications beyond textiles. We are seeking solutions that strive to<strong> discover innovative uses for cellulose powder, exploring its potential across various industries<\/strong>, like:<\/p><ul><li><em>Food ingredients:<\/em> enhancing nutritional profiles or serving as a functional ingredient.<\/li><li><em>Home Furnishings:<\/em> developing eco-friendly upholstery or other household items.<\/li><li><em>Interior Design:<\/em> creating sustainable d\u00e9cor solutions.<\/li><li><em>Building Materials:<\/em> investigating its potential in construction or insulation materials.<\/li><\/ul><p>... and more. Surprise us with your creative ideas!<\/p><p style=\"font-size: 12px;\">*Leal Filho, W., et al. (2022). An overview of the contribution of the textiles sector to climate change. Frontiers in Environmental Science, 10, 973102.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><\/div>\n          <\/div>\n\n              \n\n        <\/div>\n\n      <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n\n    \n    \n      <!-- Impact details 2 start -->\n     \n        <!-- Impact details 2 end -->\n\n  \n\n    \n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d5b6941 elementor-widget elementor-widget-article_section\" data-id=\"d5b6941\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"article_section.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<section class=\"s-default bg2 bg2-right bg-grey  bg2-white\" id=\"\">\n  <div class=\"container\">\n    <div class=\"row row-txt-img p-default-row\">\n            <div class=\"col col-txt\">\n        <div class=\"box-ctx\">\n          <div class=\"p-default-title\">\n                    <div class=\"txt-default-title\"><span><\/span><span><\/span><\/div>\n          <div class=\"txt-default-desc\"><p>In terms of judging criteria, every submission will undergo assessment across three key areas:<\/p><ul><li><h3><strong>Innovation:<\/strong><\/h3><ul><li><strong><strong><strong>The Technology Readiness Level (TRL) of the solution has to be 3 or above.<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/li><li>Consideration will be given to novel ideas, advanced technologies, and effective problem-solving capabilities.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><ul><li><h3><strong>Scalability:<\/strong><\/h3><ul><li>The potential for growth and expansion.<\/li><li>Applications should demonstrate market potential, operational capacity for larger implementation, and a clear growth strategy.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><ul><li><h3><strong>Sustainability:<\/strong><\/h3><ul><li>The environmental, social, and economic impacts of the solution.<\/li><li>Projects should minimise environmental harm, promote social equity, and present a viable long-term business model.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n          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<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-5ca4487 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"5ca4487\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-c6f50ee\" data-id=\"c6f50ee\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e7a1560 elementor-widget elementor-widget-article_section\" data-id=\"e7a1560\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"article_section.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<section class=\"s-default bg2 bg2-right bg-white  bg2-grey\" id=\"opp_for_Innovators\">\n  <div class=\"container\">\n    <div class=\"row row-txt-img p-default-row\">\n              <div class=\"col col-img\">\n          <div class=\"img-large\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/www.themillsfabrica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Opportunity-for-Innovators-scaled.jpg)\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"col col-txt\">\n        <div class=\"box-ctx\">\n          <div class=\"p-default-title\">\n                    <div class=\"txt-default-title\"><span><\/span><span>Benefits for Innovators<\/span><\/div>\n          <div class=\"txt-default-desc\">The Mills Fabrica Innovation Challenge aims to unlock transformative sustainability solutions through strategic collaborations between startups and corporates, empowering innovators to:\n<ul>\n \t<li><strong>Provide innovative solutions<\/strong> designed to meet the demands of industry-leading corporations.<\/li>\n \t<li><strong>Gain recognition<\/strong> and engage with a panel of industry experts.<\/li>\n \t<li><strong>Explore potential partnership opportunities<\/strong> with an international retail corporation.<\/li>\n \t<li><b>Stand a chance to win a prize of USD $20,000<\/b> to further develop their sustainable solution!<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n          <\/div>\n\n              \n\n        <\/div>\n\n      <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n\n    \n    \n      <!-- Impact details 2 start -->\n     \n        <!-- Impact details 2 end -->\n\n  \n\n    \n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dc58e48 elementor-widget elementor-widget-timeline\" data-id=\"dc58e48\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"timeline.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\n<section class=\"s-default bg2 bg2-left bg-grey  bg2-white\" id=\"programme_time_line\">\n  <div class=\"container\">\n    <div 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