Venture Fellows
Applications for Venture Fellows are accepted on a rolling basis. Our next review round closes on June 7, 2015.
We are looking for fashion designers, product designers and technologists with companies that embrace innovative thinking, are relevant, ready to grow, concerned with optimizing environmental and social impact, and committed to the overarching vision of the BF+DA to make change, share knowledge, and transform the industry.
Our Venture Fellow program includes:
- Individual mentorship that combines intensive business development with expert counseling on sustainable strategies
- A designated studio in our 21,000 SF space in the old Pfizer Labs building at 630 Flushing Avenue in South Williamsburg, Brooklyn
- Access to shared use public spaces including our 3,000 SF plaza, reception, kitchen, conference/classroom, phone booths, etc.
- A rich community of entrepreneurs and researchers in fashion design, product design and technology, and access to leading industry experts
- 10% discount on in-house apparel production (cut & sew, knitwear)
- 15% discount on in-house digital fabrication (3D print, laser cut)
- 50-75% discount on classes, events and more
Our Junior Venture Fellow program is for recent fashion graduates and includes:
- Group mentorship that combines intensive business development with expert counseling on sustainable strategies
- A personal mentor hand-selected from our Venture Fellows
- A shared studio in our 21,000 SF space in the old Pfizer Labs building at 630 Flushing Avenue in South Williamsburg, Brooklyn
- Access to shared use public spaces including our 3,000 SF plaza, reception, kitchen, conference/classroom, phone booths, etc.
- A rich community of entrepreneurs and researchers in fashion design, product design and technology, and access to leading industry experts
- 10% discount on in-house apparel production (cut & sew, knitwear)
- 15% discount on in-house digital fabrication (3D print, laser cut)
- 50-75% discount on classes, events and more
Venture Fellows are full-time residents and active participants in our community. For more information, see our FAQ.
Members
Our Members enjoy access and discounts to our education programs, events and production facilities, which are equipped with the latest technology including computerized knitting, cut & sew apparel, 3D printing and laser cutting.
Sign up for memberships starting in summer 2015!
Member: $500/yr
- 10% discount on cut & sew and knitwear services
- 15% discount on 3D printing and laser cutting services
- 25% discount on education & events
- Access to our s.LAB
Elite Member: $2000/yr
All the great benefits of a Member PLUS…
- Join our vibrant community of entrepreneurs and work in the BF+DA plaza, up to 5 days/month.