Berlin Fashion Week Open Call 2027
Opportunity type: Grant
For: Fashion brands
Deadline: 05/10/26
Rewards: €25,000 + more
Location Eligibility: Africa
About this opportunity
Berlin Fashion Week is inviting fashion labels from Africa to apply for funding to present their collections during Berlin Fashion Week, taking place from 29 January to 1 February 2027. The open call is looking for innovative, creative, sustainable, and inclusive fashion brands with strong collections and distinctive presentation concepts. African fashion labels have the opportunity to receive a €25,000 grant to support their fashion show or presentation. In addition, one African winning label will receive professional support with show production, guest management, PR, and invitations.
African brands are responsible for covering their own travel costs, shipping their collection, and customs clearance. More than one African brand can receive prize money, but only one African brand gets the additional production/PR support.
Rewards
- €25,000 grant to support your presentation during Berlin Fashion Week
- One African winning label will receive additional support with show production, guest management, PR and invitations
Eligibility
- Fashion labels must be registered in an African country
- Must employ fewer than 30 people
- Must present a physical collection of at least 15 looks
- The presentation should be aimed at professional fashion industry visitors
- The concept must demonstrate a clear approach to sustainability and inclusion
- Applicants must provide a realistic budget and financing plan
- The collection should demonstrate strong design, market potential, a distinctive brand identity, and potential for national and international media attention
- Applicants must include information about their brand, collection, creative concept, sustainability and inclusion approach, and proposed presentation
- Applicants must complete the required Sustainability Requirements questionnaire
- The grant must not cause the recipient to exceed the €300,000 de minimis funding limit over three years
Entry Fee
Free
How to Apply
Apply using the link: Berlin Fashion Week Open Call 2027
All questions regarding this opportunity should be sent to coordination@fashionweek.berlin
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