Fabricademy Scholarships 2025

50% Scholarship for Fabricademy in Montreal, at EchoFab Montreal

Are you interested in developing a unique career path at the intersection of textiles, digital fabrication, and biology? The EchoFab Montreal Node in Montreal is offering 5 Fabricademy Scholarships that provide 50% Off tuition (equivalent to 4000 USD) for individuals aiming to gain practical skills in sustainable and technologically driven textile innovation.

Why Apply

The Fabricademy program equips participants with hands-on experience in 3D modeling, design for manufacturing, and prototyping within a Fab Lab setting. Participants will engage with topics such as biodesign, circular design, electronic textiles, wearable technology, and biobased sustainable solutions. The curriculum integrates practical learning with systems thinking, helping learners to address current challenges in the textile and fashion sectors through responsible and regenerative approaches.

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 production methods.

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 Future of Textile 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.

Master new skills and tools, and become a pioneer in the field of fashion and biodesign

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Fabricademy Program Details

• Scholarship Title: Fabricademy Scholarship 2025 Echofab
• Scholarship value: Covers up to 50% of the Fabricademy Program Tuition Fee
• Applicants tuition: Scholarship winners pay the remaining fee before the program starts in September
• Eligibility: Open to students, creatives, and professionals worldwide

Selection Criteria

• Previous Experience: Preferable in digital fabrication, 3D modeling, or wearable tech
• 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

Eligibility Requirements

• Hold a Bachelor's degree or about to graduate
• Proficiency in English
• Apply via apply.textile-academy.org and choose EchoFab Montreal
• No specific skillset is mandatory—applicants from diverse backgrounds are welcome

For further information, please contact Fabricademy coordination at coordination@textile-academy.org. We look forward to your application!

If you've already applied to Fabricademy, email us to confirm your participation in the scholarship opportunity.

Note: This scholarship cannot be combined with other discounts (e.g., Early Bird).

Do not miss the opportunity to apply for this scholarship.

Apply now at EchoFab!

Winners Announcement

Winners announced: Mid June 2024
Fabricademy Coordination will publish the results via social media and web platforms.