9th Edition | 2025/26

Apply today for a journey at the intersection of
Textiles, Digital fabrication and Biology!

September 2025, in various locations worldwide

Fabricademy is an international interdisciplinary program that focuses on sustainability and digital technologies applied to the textile field, along with its broad range of applications, from fashion and costume design to wearable technologies to material science and biotechnology.

The 6-month educational program runs in multiple laboratories across the world, redefining the future of education through a glocal, holistic, and hands-on approach that blends global insights with locally tailored, real-world problem-solving interventions. Fabricademy, is an alliance of fab labs, textile labs, bio labs, and makerspaces dedicated to building the education of the future. It aims to equip graduates with skills in interdisciplinary collaboration, innovation, and sustainable solutions for real-world challenges.

Fabricademy offers a modular curriculum; participants can choose to attend the original 6-month program or create a customized selection of weekly modules by choosing the à la carte program.

If you are passionate about crafting, designing, and innovating with the support of advanced tools and technology, this program is an excellent fit for you.

Original Full Course
End September - Mid April
Global lectures AND reviews
Online tutorials
Hands-on workshops
Lab use & training
Personal mentorship
Project development
$8000**

Europe, USA, Canada

$6000*

Middle East, Asia, Africa, South America

A la carte
Selection of weekly modules
Global lectures & reviews
Hands-on workshops
Lab use & training
Starting from $800

* The cost of the program can vary in specific cases.
** The cost of the program can vary in specific cases. For nodes with ECTS accreditation there is an additional cost of 800$ for the full program.

Application Overview

  1. Select attendance in one of our laboratories or from your lab. Check our overview of laboratories here.
  2. See the criteria for home attendance.
  3. Select the ORIGINAL 6 months course or the A la carte selection of modules.
  4. Fill in your personal details, motivation letter and other required documents.
    Note - If you cannot send a link of your portfolio, please send it directly as an attachment at info@textile-academy.org.
  5. Once you have submitted your application you will receive a confirmation email. The laboratory of your choice may invite you for an interview within the following 20 days.
  6. Once the Lab approves your application, you will receive your acceptance letter, participants Terms & Conditions and payment process details.
  7. In order to secure your place, the first installment must be transferred within 21 days upon acceptance letter.

If you have any further questions please refer to coordination@textile-academy.org

Application Form