50% Fabricademy Tuition Scholarship on European Wool Research
The Le Textile Lab LYON is seeking candidates interested in developing projects centered around affordable, open-source, and user-friendly technologies to support small-scale wool processors and businesses involved in the Alpine wool ecosystem.
The Le Textile Lab Node in France is covering 50% off tuition with the support of Woolshed European Alpine Interreg Project. WOOLSHED promotes innovation and cooperation among diverse stakeholders to transform wool waste into a valuable resource.
Why Apply
Across Europe, sheep farming primarily serves the food industry, but wool—an abundant and natural byproduct—is often discarded as waste — frequently burned or illegally buried. For textile designers focused on sustainable fashion and circular economy practices, this overlooked material offers a valuable opportunity and challenge to innovate with natural fibers, reduce waste, and create eco-conscious textiles from locally sourced wool.
During the six-month Fabricademy training program, the participant will have the opportunity to develop skills in digital fabrication, biodesign, circular design, and embedded electronics, and to apply these skills to an applied research project focused on open-source solutions for small-scale wool production.
The program follows an ethos of open innovation, encouraging collaboration and the sharing of knowledge. It welcomes applicants from diverse fields—including art, design, engineering, and science—who are looking to apply their perspectives to new materials, processes, and local manufacturing.
Application Process
To apply, submit your portfolio and a motivation letter via apply.textile-academy.org.
Please select the Le Textile Lab Lyon Node during the application process.
- Application Deadline: June 5th
- Course duration: Mid September to end of March
Who Should Apply
We welcome individuals with a strong interest in fabrication, sustainability, and emerging technologies. If you want to work on real-world projects that integrate biology, design, and digital tools, and if you're motivated to contribute to collaborative innovation, this program offers the structure and support to develop your ideas.
Contribute to the establishment of a new era of European wool innovation.
This is a chance to build hands-on experience in an interdisciplinary environment that bridges creative, scientific, and technical domains. Join a global network of learners and practitioners focused on knowledge-sharing and designing solutions with impact.
We look forward to reviewing your application. Contact us at info(at)textile-academy.org for any inquiries.
Apply now to win the Woolshed Fabricademy Lyon Scholarship!
Submit your application along with your portfolio and motivation letter.
Join the research of the European Ecosystem WOOLSHED and develop an in-depth project on lab scale wool production.
Scholarship Details
- Scholarship Title: Woolshed Fabricademy Scholarship 2025 Lyon
- Scholarship value: Covers 50% of the Fabricademy Program Tuition Fee
- Applicants tuition: Scholarship winners pay the remaining fee (USD3750) before the program starts in September
- Eligibility: Open to students, creatives, and professionals worldwide that are interested in working on wool, open source design and machines.
Selection Criteria
- Previous Experience: Preferable in digital fabrication, 3D modeling, or programming
- Passion and motivation: Eagerness to learn, document, and share knowledge
- Open Source: Committed to collaborative and open design principles
Scholarship Conditions
- Minimum 85% attendance and review participation
- Completion of the course within the 1st Evaluation Round (April 2026)
- Adherence to program terms, conditions, and procedures
- Commitment to 30 hours per week
- No deferral; discontinuation revokes scholarship
- All work and files must be open source
- Selected work may be published by partners
- Check additional eligibility for funding or visa if applying internationally
Do not miss the opportunity to apply for this scholarship.
APPLY HERE and choose Le Textile Lab Lyon
For further information, please contact Fabricademy coordination at coordination@textile-academy.org. We look forward to your application!
Winners Announcement
Winners announced: Mid June 2025