Founded in 2014 by Springboard Enterprises, The Lab continues to be the premier program and community for fashion and retail technology founders, with a diverse group of retail and brand partners.
NEW YORK, March 26, 2024–(BUSINESS WIRE)–New York Fashion Tech Lab, a nonprofit program for women-led startups in the fashion and retail industry, welcomes its 11th batch of industry participants. Proudly announcing – key partners driving this important initiative forward. Each year, a delegation of retailers and brands join forces to support the program by selecting and interviewing emerging technology companies during a 12-week lab.
The 2024 Lab will be joined by returning partners J.Crew Group, LVMH, Selfridges & Co, The TJX Companies, Inc, and Tapestry, as well as first-year partners lululemon, MCM Worldwide, and Neiman Marcus Group.
On February 29, 2024 Retail and Brand Partner executives met to confirm the selection of finalists. From that, his six companies were selected to participate in the 2024 program.
2024 Lab Company Introduction:
“In an ever-evolving innovation landscape, the question arises each year: What is the lab's ‘theme?’ The theme begins to emerge through the application pool, and eventually becomes apparent once the cohort is selected. The companies listed above reflect that. The themes for 2024 are social commerce, personalization, fraud/return prevention, visual commerce, AI design/merchandising, and sustainability impact.” Jackie Trebilcock, Managing Director, New York Fashion Tech Lab
As a promoter of women-led businesses, NYFTLab has powered 75 innovative companies over the past decade, including OBSESS, EON, FINDMINE, BUYWITH, DRESSX, REFLAUNT, SAVE YOUR WARDROBE, and more. After participating in this program, these companies have flourished independently and achieved notable milestones such as forming strategic alliances with top retailers, securing significant investment, and becoming the target of notable acquisitions. Achieved.
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The 2024 Lab consists of the following timelines:
October-December: Open recruitment for women-led B2B startups
January: Retail Partner executives review applications.
February: Meet finalists and select cohorts at finalist session for retail partners
March: Cohort and program kickoff announcements
April to June: 12-week program: Meetings with retail partners + weekly sessions + workshops + introduction to the lab's expert network and key strategic partners such as Fenwick & West LLP and Microsoft.
The Lab will once again be resident at Spring Place, with its annual Closing Demo Day experience event taking place on June 18th at LAVAN.
About New York Fashion Tech Lab
New York Fashion Tech Lab is a community-driven relationship building, collaboration, and business development platform. This nonprofit program was co-founded by Springboard Enterprises and major fashion retailers to support women-led companies that develop innovations at the intersection of fashion, retail, and technology.For more information, visit nyftlab.com
About Springboard Enterprises
Springboard Enterprises is a U.S.-based venture accelerator with a mission to accelerate the growth of entrepreneurial companies led by women through access to essential resources and a global community of experts. It is a 501(c)3 organization. Springboard is the leading network of influencers, investors, and innovators dedicated to building high-growth, women-led companies. Since 2000, over 890 Springboard portfolio companies have created over $39.1 billion in value, executed over 225 exits to strategic acquirers, and achieved 27 IPOs. Did. For more information, visit springboardenterprises.org.
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