Are you an emerging designer or artist within fashion, textiles or craftmaking? Then this call is for you!

OBS! Extended deadline until 28 February

We are now open for applications for the Textile Movement Talent Programme – a tailored one-year journey for emerging artists and designers active within textiles, craftmaking, and fashion design. The programme focuses on development activities targeted specifically towards entrepreneurship, sustainability, and with a unique opportunity tied to access to state-of-the-art lab facilities.

With strong connections to industry and active professionals within textiles, fashion design, and craft, the programme nurtures emerging talents and equip them with skills needed to lead a new wave of sustainable arts and design businesses. Participants gain access to an engaged network of partners, mentors, and industry professionals who share knowledge, open doors, and support long-term career development.

The Textile Movement Talent project aims to bridge the gap between education and industry by combining business development with access to machinery and infrastructure. It is run in close collaboration with the Western Sweden design schools,  the Swedish School of Textiles at the University of Borås and HDK-Valand Academy of Art and Design at the University of Gothenburg, to support alumni in their professional journeys.

The programme is funded by Region Västra Götaland and carried out by Lindholmen Science Park in collaboration with Textile Movement, the University of Borås, and the University of Gothenburg, with support from industry professionals and organisations in the field. The Textile Movement Project is co-funded by Region Västra Götaland and co-funded by the European Union.

What we offer

The Talent Programme offers three key areas for professional development, tailored in partnership with leading industry professionals and organisations.
The Entrepreneurship, Sustainability, and Lab support tracks cover business development, brand building, mentorship, legal aspects, textile sorting, sustainable materials, re-design, circular business models, local production, and more.

Participants gain unique access to selected labs and makerspaces for developing and prototyping design ideas and products at the Swedish School of Textiles, HDK-Valand Academy of Art and Design, and Steneby.

The programme features physical workshops, digital meetings, and group sessions, alongside time for independent work with requirements for presentation and goal achievement. Workshops and lectures will be held in English and Swedish.

What we expect

  • You have the drive and ambition to work professionally and are motivated to receive mentorship and coaching.
  • You are available and flexible during daytime hours, with an estimated commitment of 10–12 hours per month (excluding your own project work).
  • You are open to collaboration and knowledge sharing, are used to working towards goals, and can work independently while taking initiative on your own.
  • You are also willing to participate in interviews and evaluations.

Who can apply/criteria

We are looking for emerging artists and designers within fashion, textiles, and craft making based in Region Västra Götaland, Sweden. You should have a strong, original conceptual vision, and a dedication to sustainable and/or circular design practices. It is meritorious to have some degree of relevant previous professional experience.

Criteria

  • Registered company F-skatt certification
  • Based in Region Västra Götaland
  • Available to participate daytime hours

How to apply

Send the below information no later than 28 February 2026 to:

nana.sacko@lindholmen.se

  • Name:
  • Company name:
  • Organisation number:
  • Email:
  • Phone number:
  • A brief description of you and your company:
  • Specify a project you would like to work with throughout the year and how it resonates with the talent programme and the support given:
  • Include portfolio of previous work (max 10 pages):

Deadline and dates

The Talent Programme will start in March week 11.

Deadline for submitted application 28 february 2026.

Interviews will take place digitally during week 10.

WANT TO KNOW MORE? reAD ABOUT LAST YEARS PROGRAMME HERE

Big thanks to our partners for supporting this initiative:

Textile Movement Talent is all about supporting talents and entrepreneurs in fashion and textiles for a circular and digital shift in the Västra Götaland region. The talent programme initiative is funded by Västra Götalandsregionen and Xperience Next and supported by The Swedish School of Textiles at Univeristy of Borås and HDK Valand at University of Gothenburg. Textile Movement is co-funded by Västra Götalandsregionen and the EU.