Berlin Fashion Week Concept Competition
Berlin Fashion Week Konzeptwettbewerb (BERLIN CONTEMPORARY / STUDIO2RETAIL)
BERLIN CONTEMPORARY: EUR 25,000 per runway/presentation concept; STUDIO2RETAIL: EUR 5,000 per showroom or pop-up concept (de minimis). Provided by Fashion Council Germany with the Berlin Senate (Projekt Zukunft), co-financed by EFRE.
Check if you qualify for Berlin Fashion Week Concept Competition
Answer a few questions about you and your project. The co-pilot opens Berlin Fashion Week Concept Competition for you and shows what already fits, what blocks you and what to do next.
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Key facts
- Amount
- BERLIN CONTEMPORARY: EUR 25,000 per runway/presentation concept; STUDIO2RETAIL: EUR 5,000 per showroom or pop-up concept (de minimis)
- Duration
- one Fashion Week season
- Type
- Prize
- Who receives it
- Company
- Equity
- Equity-free
- Repayable
- No
- Stages
- Pre-revenue, Revenue, Incorporated
- Solo founders
- Yes
- Full-time required
- Unclear
- Company required
- Yes
- University link required
- No
- Application languages
- DE, EN
- Location
- Berlin preferred, at least based in Germany (a few international slots)
Who can apply
- Fashion labels: BERLIN CONTEMPORARY for labels with fewer than 30 permanent employees, show of at least 15 looks
- STUDIO2RETAIL for fewer than 15 permanent employees, consumer-facing store or atelier events during Fashion Week
- Must meet minimum sustainability requirements (first-time labels get one year to comply)
- Concept with cost and financing plan and timeline; no other public funding for the same project
What usually blocks applicants
- Fashion labels only
- Prize must be spent on the Fashion Week show or event
- Sustainability questionnaire and audit
Deadline and timing
Two rounds a year, one per Fashion Week season. AW27 round closed 5 Oct 2026 (winners about 30 Oct 2026); the next (SS28) call is not yet published. The SS27 call closed 23 Mar 2026.
Frequently asked
How much does Berlin Fashion Week Concept Competition pay?
BERLIN CONTEMPORARY: EUR 25,000 per runway/presentation concept; STUDIO2RETAIL: EUR 5,000 per showroom or pop-up concept (de minimis)
Who can apply for Berlin Fashion Week Concept Competition?
Stages: pre-revenue, revenue, incorporated. Solo founders can apply. You need a registered company. Location: Berlin preferred, at least based in Germany (a few international slots). The full list of conditions is under Who can apply above.
When is the Berlin Fashion Week Concept Competition deadline?
Two rounds a year, one per Fashion Week season. AW27 round closed 5 Oct 2026 (winners about 30 Oct 2026); the next (SS28) call is not yet published. The SS27 call closed 23 Mar 2026.
Where do I apply for Berlin Fashion Week Concept Competition?
On the official page: https://fashionweek.berlin/en/talent-support/concept-competition.html. Applications are accepted in DE, EN.
Do I have to pay back Berlin Fashion Week Concept Competition or give up equity?
No, it does not have to be paid back. It takes no equity.
Can solo founders apply for Berlin Fashion Week Concept Competition?
Yes, solo founders can apply.
Sources and verification
Checked on 19 October 2026. Most facts read from the official source; some details need confirmation. This page is orientation, not an eligibility decision.
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