Our nominators

We’re proud to present our GCA nominators – a diverse group helping us find the most outstanding early-stage changemakers working to transform the textile industry.

By engaging actors across universities, research institutes, government organisations, non-profits, brands, suppliers, accelerators, incubators, industry associations, GCA alumni and more, we aim to identify a broad and bold mix of innovators. This extensive global network helps us expand the GCA ecosystem and increase our impact.

Each nominator can submit 1–10 changemakers based on pre-defined criteria and the potential to accelerate industry transformation. Once nominated, changemakers are invited to apply. Their ideas are then reviewed by the H&M Foundation and a panel of experts in technology, business, fashion and sustainability – who work together to help select the final winners.

The GCA nominators are helping us to find our next co-hort of winners. In the image, the winners of GCA 2022 have gathered in Stockholm.

These are some of our nominators

Interested in becoming a nominator?

We’re always looking to team up with experts who can add a unique perspective – whether from academia, industry, or grassroots innovation. As a nominator, you’ll become part of the GCA ecosystem of changemakers, visionaries and industry leaders and you’ll be invited to key moments throughout the year. Want to join us? Reach out to [email protected].

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