A program designed to transform fashion skills into thriving businesses, giving learners, graduates, and independent creators the tools to launch, grow, and scale in the fashion industry.
Core Entrepreneurship Areas
- Business Foundations
- Fashion business models (boutique, tailoring, ecommerce, brand)
- Pricing, costing, and profit margins
- Legal basics (business registration, IP & copyright in fashion)
- Branding & Marketing
- Personal and product branding
- Storytelling & positioning in fashion
- Social media, influencer marketing, and visual branding
- Sales & Distribution
- Retail models (online & offline)
- Leveraging the ecommerce marketplace
- Export opportunities (diaspora & global buyers)
- Finance & Investment
- Bookkeeping & financial planning
- Access to funding (loans, grants, crowdfunding, women-to-women investment networks)
- Scaling strategies for SMEs in fashion
- Innovation & Sustainability
- Tech-driven fashion businesses (AI, 3D design, virtual try-ons)
- Circular economy models (upcycling, rentals, second-hand)
- Building sustainable, ethical brands
Entrepreneurship Pathway in our Ecosystem
- Training Hub → Incubation: Students learn business alongside design.
- Marketplace Integration: Entrepreneurs sell directly through the ecommerce platform.
- Growth & Networking: Access to mentors, investors, and collaborations.
- Global Exposure: Fashion shows, pop-ups, and export opportunities.
Our Value Proposition
- Empowers creatives to be business owners, not just employees.
- Lowers barriers by providing ready-made sales platforms (your marketplace).
- Builds a self-sustaining pipeline of fashion entrepreneurs.
- Strengthens the ecosystem by creating jobs and innovative brands.
Our Entrepreneurship wing makes your Fashion ecosystem scalable — because each graduate or vendor isn’t just a designer, but a potential brand founder.