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The Mills Fabrica 南豐作坊 The Mills Fabrica is a go-to solutions platform accelerating techstyle and agrifood tech innovations
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Transforming a disruptive, early-stage idea into a lasting, scalable reality requires far more than just financial backi...
12/06/2026

Transforming a disruptive, early-stage idea into a lasting, scalable reality requires far more than just financial backing. It takes a dedicated ecosystem of structured incubation, cross-disciplinary collaboration, and hands-on mentorship.

This was a key takeaway from the panel discussion, "Scouting Promise: Identifying, Investing, Incubating the Next Big Idea," where our General Manager, Cintia Nunes, recently shared her insights at the festival.

Alongside brilliant panellists Lillian LI and Samuel Sun-Yiu Lee, and moderated by Vincent Siu, the session explored these ecosystem dynamics through the lens of interactive media and gaming for social impact. It was an inspiring discussion on how different industries assess viability and support experimental, meaningful projects in rapidly evolving sectors.

A huge thank you to the team at Games for Change Hong Kong for hosting such a stellar and necessary dialogue! 🌿💡

𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐭’𝐬 𝐚 𝐰𝐫𝐚𝐩 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐃𝐅𝐈 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔! 🏆Last Friday, on World Environment Day, we joined for...
09/06/2026

𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐭’𝐬 𝐚 𝐰𝐫𝐚𝐩 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐃𝐅𝐈 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔! 🏆

Last Friday, on World Environment Day, we joined forces with DFI Retail Group to prize the winner of our global search to decarbonise beef and dairy supply chains. Huge congratulations to Number 8 bio ! 🌍✨

Their innovative feed additive, BetterFeed™, eliminates methane emissions from livestock while boosting animal productivity—turning lost energy into farmer profitability and environmental impact.

As our General Manager, Head of Asia, Cintia Nunes, shared: "The next phase of climate innovation is not just about discovering new technologies but helping them scale in ways that create tangible change." Alongside a HK$120,000 grant, the team also won the invaluable opportunity to pilot and scale their solution across DFI’s extensive supply network.

Thank you to all 40+ global applicants, our expert judging panel, and our phenomenal finalists Provectus Algae, AbacusBio, eVerse.AI and KINAVA for pushing the boundaries of agrifood tech.

➡️ Read more about the finalists’ solutions on our website: https://www.themillsfabrica.com/events/dfi-sustainability-innovation-challenge/

08/06/2026

Huge congratulations to the incredible 2026 cohort of the Global Change Award by H&M Foundation! 🏆 As a proud partner alongside KTH Innovation and Accenture, we are thrilled to see these 10 early-stage changemakers paving the way toward a net-zero, circular, and socially inclusive future for the techstyle industry.

From bio-based alternatives and AI-driven efficiency to breakthrough textile-to-textile recycling, these real-world solutions are exactly what the industry needs to scale. We can't wait to see how these innovators transform the future of fashion!

Here are the GCA winners of 2026:
➡️ Agro-Lyocell by CanvaLoop (India) - Turns agricultural waste into forest-free textile fibres, replacing wood-based inputs
➡️ Alu (US) - Uses psychology and AI to make digital product passports drive circular behaviour
➡️ ArtSilk (https://lnkd.in/dYmxNRwi) (Sweden) - Creates spider silk-inspired fibres using microorganisms
➡️ EntroMetrix (UK) - Develops its own AI models to optimise energy and material use in manufacturing
➡️ Fiberly (France) - Turns textile waste into precision-engineered, cotton-like fibres
➡️ KelTex (Tanzania) - Turns seaweed into biodegradable leather alternatives
➡️ MicroBlue by Microbeworks Scientific (India) - Biodegradable dyes that work in existing dyeing systems
➡️ RheaCycle™ by Rhea's Factory (US) - Uses AI-designed enzymes to break down polyester waste into new fibre building blocks
➡️ Tera Mira (UK) - Turns seaweed into stretch fibres, replacing elastane with a bio-based alternative
➡️ threadBridge (Bangladesh) - Brings real-time defect detection to factory floors using smart glasses

Ten different ideas. One shared ambition: to challenge how fashion works today. Please help us to congratulate all the winners! ✨

Learn more about the winners here: https://hmfoundation.com/gca/winners/

03/06/2026

Every year, The Mills Fabrica Innovation Award supports a graduating Central Saint Martins student with a 3-month residency, mentorship, Fabrica Lab access, and industry exposure to scale their material innovations.

🎬 Watch how our 2025 winner, Justina Alexandroff , used her time in Hong Kong to develop her project. From prototyping in our lab to collaborating with local artists, PolyU, and AIRSIDE Roof Farm, see how the residency helps move sustainable design forward. 🚀

🔗 Tap the link in our bio to read the full interview and learn about her journey with us.
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𝐀𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐬 𝐅𝐚𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝
Since 2018, The Mills Fabrica and Central Saint Martins have partnered to bridge education and industry for systemic sustainability. This annual award recognises an exceptional graduate whose work demonstrates transformative potential in sustainable tech, textiles, and biomaterials. To scale their project from concept to real-world solution, the winner receives a cash prize, mentorship, access to the Fabrica Lab, and a 3-month residency in Hong Kong or London.


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27/05/2026

𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐨𝐩 𝟓 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐃𝐅𝐈 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞! 🚀
After months of global scouting and a rigorous evaluation process, DFI Retail Group and The Mills Fabrica are thrilled to reveal the five pioneering finalists selected from over 40 applications worldwide. These innovators are leading the change in reducing ruminant emissions and transforming livestock waste into renewable resources.

Meet the trailblazers shaping the future of sustainable agriculture:
🔹 AbacusBio (New Zealand)
🔹 eVerse.AI (India)
🔹 KINAVA (South Korea)
🔹 Number 8 bio (Australia)
🔹 Provectus Algae (Australia)

🌍 Curious about how these technologies can strengthen climate resilience in the beef and dairy industry? Explore more about their innovations here: 🔗 https://www.themillsfabrica.com/events/dfi-sustainability-innovation-challenge/

We look forward to their final pitch on 5 June 2026, where they will present their ideas to key suppliers and DFI’s ecosystem partners. Stay tuned as we announce the winner! 🏆

𝐖𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐡𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠! 🚀 𝐒𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐫 𝐄𝐱𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 – 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩Are you passionate about driving sustainability-focused tech innovations ...
26/05/2026

𝐖𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐡𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠! 🚀 𝐒𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐫 𝐄𝐱𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 – 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩
Are you passionate about driving sustainability-focused tech innovations and building powerful ecosystem networks?

The Mills Fabrica is looking for a Senior Executive – Partnership to join our team in Hong Kong. In this role, you will be at the heart of our innovation ecosystem—curating customised corporate programmes, organising high-impact events, and directly supporting our portfolio companies and incubatees.

If you have a deep interest in and understanding of the global startup ecosystem, strong business acumen in project management and programme design, and possess exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills – we’d love to talk to you!

💡 Less experienced candidates will be considered for the Executive - Partnership role.

👉 Full job description & application: https://lnkd.in/dX4u8U9n

🌐 For more information about us: https://lnkd.in/dQGEgwwW

22/05/2026

𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧 𝐬𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐮𝐫𝐛𝐚𝐧 𝐩𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬? 🏙️🐝
Meet Justina Alexandroff , the winner of The Mills Fabrica Innovation Award 2025. In Part 1 of our mini-series, Justina shares the fascinating inspiration behind her winning project, 𝐅𝐚𝐮𝐱 𝐅𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐚 —a biomimetic solution designed to help pollinators navigate safely through city air pollution. 🌸✨

🎬 Watch the Reel to hear about her initial spark, and find out why she believes speculative design can play a key role in supporting environmental impact.

🔗 Tap the link in our bio to read the full interview and learn about her journey with us! Stay tuned for the next video where she is going to tell us more about her residency at The Mills Fabrica.
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𝐀𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐬 𝐅𝐚𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝
Since 2018, The Mills Fabrica and Central Saint Martins have partnered to bridge education and industry for systemic sustainability. This annual award recognises an exceptional graduate whose work demonstrates transformative potential in sustainable tech, textiles, and biomaterials. To scale their project from concept to real-world solution, the winner receives a cash prize, mentorship, access to the Fabrica Lab, and a 3-month residency in Hong Kong or London.

The application for the 2026 award is now open till 26 May. Contact to learn more.
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✨ We were thrilled to be invited to the Hong Kong International Visual Arts Education Symposium 2026 – Visual Innovation...
18/05/2026

✨ We were thrilled to be invited to the Hong Kong International Visual Arts Education Symposium 2026 – Visual Innovation, where The Mills Fabrica team connected with passionate students and educators.

During the symposium, we hosted:
💬 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐮𝐞𝐬 & 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬: Engaging with teachers and students at the Exhibition Gallery to discuss the future of the creative industries.

🥚 𝐄𝐠𝐠𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐥 𝐂𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐜 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐩: A hands-on session where students discovered the limitless possibilities of circular design, experiencing firsthand how we can turn "waste into worth."

At The Mills Fabrica, we believe that inspiring the next generation and collaborating with educational institutions are key to building a sustainable future. Swipe through to see the amazing energy (and gorgeous creations!) from the event! 👇📸

🌍 Where Deeptech Meets Impact: The EQT Impact Challenge Hong Kong 2026 is Live! 🚀At The Mills Fabrica, we believe that t...
15/05/2026

🌍 Where Deeptech Meets Impact: The EQT Impact Challenge Hong Kong 2026 is Live! 🚀

At The Mills Fabrica, we believe that the intersection of technology and purpose is where true transformation happens. We are proud to support the launch of the EQT Impact Challenge Hong Kong 2026, backed by global private markets firm EQT Group. 💡

We are calling on early-stage deeptech founders who are pioneering solutions in Climate & Nature or Health & Well-being.

What’s at stake for the winners?

💰 €100,000 (HK$800,000) investment from the EQT Foundation to fuel your growth.
🤝 Access to the global EQT network, featuring 600+ industrial advisors and 300+ leading companies for mentorship and connections.
📢 High-profile media exposure through the South China Morning Post, amplifying the visibility of the winner and the top five finalists.

Don't miss this opportunity - learn more from https://eqtimpactchallenge2026-dev.scmp.com/ and apply today!

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