A new call for applications for retail startups has been launched in conjunction with Expo Riva Schuh and Gardabags, international trade fairs scheduled to take place from June 14 to 17, 2025, in Riva del Garda. Interested startups can submit their innovative solutions until April 30, gaining the opportunity to engage with industry experts and access new growth possibilities. In the previous edition, the project awarded CLOOV, an app that integrates sustainable fashion and technology. The Innovation Village continues to reaffirm its role as a strategic launchpad for emerging entrepreneurial ventures.
With eight editions already behind it, the Innovation Village Retail has attracted an international audience of over 9,000 visitors from 100 countries. The selected startups will present their projects to a panel of experts and will have the chance to accelerate their entrepreneurial journey. The winner will receive free access to the January 2026 edition, thereby continuing the virtuous cycle that promotes a more responsible consumption model in the fashion sector.
