This innovator got selected for Phase 2!
Solution Name: SWYCO – Enabling Circular Fashion for a Sustainable Future
Target Challenge: Empower brands to adopt circular business models (Innovate – Challenge brought by Social Innovator)
Empower brands to adopt circular business models.
Solution Description
Swyco is a pioneering startup on a mission to revolutionize the fashion industry through circular solutions. Our platform serves as a catalyst for change, enabling brands and consumers to embrace circularity in fashion. At Swyco, we recognize the urgent need to address the environmental and social challenges posed by the fashion industry, including excessive waste, unsustainable practices, and exploitation of labor.
Our platform offers a comprehensive suite of services designed to promote circularity at every stage of the fashion lifecycle. We facilitate the resale of pre-owned items, promote repair and refurbishment initiatives, and implement tailored recycling programs. By extending the lifespan of fashion products, minimizing waste, and promoting responsible consumption, we aim to transform the industry’s linear model into a circular one.
Central to our approach is the integration of technology and data analytics. Our platform leverages advanced algorithms to match consumers with pre-owned items that align with their preferences, driving increased adoption of secondhand fashion. Additionally, we provide brands with insights into consumer behavior and market trends, empowering them to make informed decisions that support sustainability.
Beyond environmental impact, Swyco is committed to fostering social responsibility within the fashion industry. We collaborate with ethical suppliers and manufacturers, prioritize fair labor practices, and advocate for greater transparency and accountability throughout the supply chain.
Ultimately, Swyco seeks to redefine fashion consumption by promoting circularity, sustainability, and ethical practices. Through our innovative platform and collaborative partnerships, we aim to inspire positive change and create a more sustainable future for fashion.
Programme Results
Follow the innovator’s journey through the SoTecIn Factory funding & support programme.
Read more about the innovator’s experience in the programme
Tailoring Sustainable: Swyco Insights from SoTecIn Factory Phase 1
Social and Technological Innovation Factory for Low-Carbon and Circular Industrial Value Chains – SoTecIn Factory is a new project funded by the European Commission’s Horizon Europe programme.
About the organisation
Name of the organisation: SWYCO
Country of origin: Portugal
Organisation website: https://swyco.io
Social Media: LinkedIn
Team representative: Tiago Costa
With background in engineering, fashion and social entrepreneur within textile industry management.
