Our partners
The Global Change Award is made possible through close collaboration with our partners. Their expertise, networks and long-term commitment are essential in helping changemakers move from bold ideas to real impact.
Together with our strategic partners Accenture and KTH Royal Institute of Technology, we co-create and deliver the Changemaker Programme, bringing deep knowledge from the fields of innovation, technology, leadership, business development, textile industry knowledge and systems understanding.
KTH Royal Institute of Technology
KTH Royal Institute of Technology is a long-standing strategic partner to the GCA since its very start and co-creator of the Changemaker Programme. Its innovation hub, KTH Innovation, brings deep experience in supporting early-stage tech ideas, helping changemakers move from promising concepts to impactful ventures.
KTH contributes to the GCA by:
- Co-planning the full Changemaker Programme and leading key sessions throughout the year
- Coaching teams through the KTH Innovation Readiness Level™ – a proven tool that guides early-stage changemakers to identify gaps and track progress.
- Delivering tools, methods and hands-on support in areas such as customer understanding, team development, partnership building and how to create long-lasting scalable impact.
Learn more at kth.se
Accenture
Accenture has been a strategic partner to the Global Change Award since its launch in 2015. With deep industry and technology expertise, Accenture plays a key role in helping changemakers develop their leadership skills, strengthen their ideas and connect with the wider textile ecosystem.
Accenture contributes to the GCA through:
- Business and tech development – including individual coaching, thought leadership and access to global partners.
- Systems understanding and industry connections – helping changemakers navigate complexity and connect across the value chain.
- Leadership development – building resilience, fostering collaboration and turning strategic thinking into action.
- Multidimensional value articulation – supporting changemakers in communicating their impact across financial, social and sustainability dimensions.
Learn more at accenture.com
The Mills Fabrica
The Mills Fabrica is an additional contributing partner to the Global Change Award, supporting changemakers on their journey to investment readiness and scale. With a strong focus on accelerating sustainable innovation in the fashion and textile industries, The Mills Fabrica brings valuable expertise and global reach to the programme.
The Mills Fabrica contributes to the GCA by:
- Investment readiness – helping teams refine their business models, strengthen their strategies and prepare to attract the right investors.
- Ecosystem access – connecting changemakers with industry leaders, investors and collaborators through an established global network
- Collaboration opportunities – unlocking pathways to international partnerships and amplifying impact through initiatives focused on sustainability and systems change
Learn more at themillsfabrica.com
