WeaveX Textile Incubation Program 2026

About

An incubation program offering funding and mentorship for early-stage and growth-stage startups in the textile sector, focusing on sustainability and innovation. Participants will receive financial support, expert guidance, and access to a network of investors and industry professionals to accelerate their business development.

Benefits

• 💰Financial Support
  Offers up to ₹50 Lakhs per startup
• 🎓Mentorship Program
  Includes cash and mentorship support
• 🏢Incubation Support
  Selected startups receive grants of up to ₹50 lakh per company
• 🌐Network Access
  Access to expert mentorship, technical guidance, business strategy support, market access facilitation, and investor network access
• 📈Business Support
• 10 companies are supported per year

Eligibility Criteria

• Open to early-stage and growth-stage startups in the textile sector
• Also open to individual innovators and teams with validated ideas or prototypes
• Focus domains include textile waste management, sustainable fabrics, AI quality inspection, supply chain transparency, water optimisation, smart wearables, MSME automation, energy efficiency, textile recycling, e-commerce fit solutions, anti-counterfeiting, and open textile innovation
• Startups with a sustainability or circular economy focus are particularly encouraged
• Incorporation is not mandatory at the application stage
• Open to startups with or without prior funding, currently raising or not, with or without revenue
• Must be based in India

Participation Commitments

• Must engage actively in the incubation program
• Participation in mentorship sessions and workshops
• Commitment to refining offerings and accelerating commercialization within the textile ecosystem

Target Region

India

Target Sector

Textile and Fashion