H&M Foundation Global Change Award

Applications for the 2026 Global Change Award are now open! This prestigious opportunity, sponsored by the H&M Foundation, aims to drive innovation and transformation in the textile industry towards achieving net-zero emissions.

🏢 About H&M Foundation Global Change Award

The Global Change Award is an initiative by the H&M Foundation to support changemakers who are revolutionizing the textile industry. The Mills Fabrica is a nominator for this award and serves as the entry point for proposals.

Opportunity Details

• Date Published: September 09, 2025
• Application Deadline: October 06, 2025
• Category:
  • Entrepreneurs
  • Fully Funded
  • Grants
• Opportunity Location: Sweden

🎁 Benefits of the Global Change Award

Winning this award provides access to three key components:

1. A Yearlong Changemaker Programme

   • Winners gain access to the Changemaker Programme, designed in collaboration with Accenture, KTH Royal Institute of Technology, and The Mills Fabrica.
   • Includes three immersive in-person weeks, expert sessions, and an extensive peer network.

2. €200,000 Grant and Global Recognition

   • Each winner receives a €200,000 grant with no strings attached.
   • Winners are celebrated at Stockholm City Hall, home of the Nobel Prize banquet, and introduced to the textile industry on a global stage.

3. Access to the Industry and GCA Community

   • Winners join a vibrant community of changemakers, researchers, brands, suppliers, investors, and more.
   • Facilitated connections across the value chain to help test, grow, and scale solutions.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

• Nominators include, but are not limited to:
  • Universities
  • Research institutes
  • Governmental organizations
  • Non-profits
  • Brands
  • Suppliers
  • GCA alumni

📅 Application Date and Process

• Application Deadline: October 06, 2025
• To apply, visit the application portal.

🌐 Contact Information

For more details, visit the H&M Foundation Global Change Award page.

This is your chance to be part of a transformative initiative that drives innovation and sustainability in the textile industry. Apply now and make a global impact! 🌟

• Every year, 10 winners will be awarded. Winning this prestigious award grants access to three key components:
  • 1. A yearlong Changemaker Programme: Access to the Changemaker Programme, designed together with GCA's strategic partners Accenture and KTH Royal Institute of Technology and contributing partner The Mills Fabrica. It includes three immersive in-person weeks, expert sessions, and an extensive peer network.
  • 2. €200,000 grant and global recognition: Each winner receives a €200,000 grant, with no strings attached. You are free to collaborate with whoever you want – GCA exists to drive transformation for the entire industry. You’ll be celebrated at the iconic Stockholm City Hall, home of the Nobel Prize banquet, and introduced to the textile industry on a global stage.
  • 3. Access to the industry and the GCA community: Gain access to GCA's ever-growing, vibrant community of changemakers, researchers, brands, suppliers, investors and more. We actively facilitate connections across the value chain to help you test, grow and scale your solution.