The call for projects for WBDM’s 2026 Fashion Programme is now open.
Submit your application before 16.09.2025.
What is the Fashion Programme?
Since 2017, WBDM has been supporting fashion projects that are already well established on the Belgian market by giving them access to development tools tailored to their needs, their international ambitions and the reality of the market.
What support is available?
In 2026, WBDM is offering
- A project grant (from €10,000 to €35,000) to 5 fashion companies for their international development. This aid must be used to consolidate an export project that is already under development.
- Personalised support with a professional coach to enable 6 designers to perfect their international development strategy (image, positioning, communication, collection plan, partner search, etc.), awarded through coaching grants of €4,000 excluding VAT.
Eligibility
Brands eligible for our support must have their head office, a subsidiary or a branch in Wallonia or Brussels.
Selection criteria
The criteria may vary depending on the grant applied for and concern:
- the number of collections produced;
- the number of sales outlets in Belgium and abroad;
- international development strategy;
- communication strategy;
- the team in place.
Particular attention will be paid to sustainable development efforts, although this will not be a selection criterion.
Dates to remember
- 18.07.2025, 10am: online information session
- 16.09.2025: deadline for submitting the application online
- from 30.09.2025: announcement of the pre-selection results
- 4.11.2025: presentation to the international jury for the 5 grants applications
- 6.11.2025: presentation to the WBDM team for the 6 coaching applications
- 1.12.2025 – 30.11.2026: duration of the programme