Example

National Brands Accelerator

A programme for workshops and young brands that want to grow from a craft into a lasting business: product range, packaging, sales and new markets.

What the programme offers

A review of range, brand and packaging with designers, technologists and sales specialists.

Introductions to manufacturers, designers and buyers among the platform’s participants.

Preparation for exhibitions and the business programmes of Roscongress Foundation forums.

Example The stages, format and intake terms are an example of how the programme could work.

An application, a short interview and a look at the work.

With experts, we find out what holds growth back: range, price, packaging or sales.

Work with a mentor on the plan, samples and the brand’s story.

Results presented to partners and buyers at a business venue.

You work in a craft tradition and want to make small series.

You use folk motifs in clothing, tableware, interiors or packaging.

You are ready to work with designers and reach markets in other regions.