Beat by Be@t

beat by be@t is a regenerative program within the Portuguese Fashion Industry, aiming to expand synergies between creatives and innovative production. Its objective is to empower these two poles of activity for Sustainability and Circularity operations through concerted cooperation, aiming to achieve the goals of the Paris Agreement on climate, as well as the European Green Deal.

Integrated into the larger project be@t – Bioeconomy in the textile industry, led by CITEVE (Technological Centre of Portuguese Textile and Clothing Industries), of which BCSD Portugal is a part, beat by be@t comprises two phases: Ideation and Acceleration. ModaLisboa, a program partner, assumes a role in talent aggregation and catalyzing the development of a solid, fair, and responsible future for Portuguese Fashion Design, aiming for increased collaboration among various innovation actors.

Led by CITEVE, the project be@t – Bioeconomy in the textile industry brings together a consortium of 54 entities, including companies, universities, technological centers, and other entities. Together, they are developing new raw materials as alternatives to fossil-origin ones, new manufacturing technologies and equipment, promoting circularity, and reusing fibers and waste. Simultaneously, they aim to empower and engage society in a genuine awareness and change, starting with the textile and fashion industries, among the most polluting on the planet.

The project, with a duration of three years and expected conclusion in December 2025, is supported by the Recovery and Resilience Plan (PRR). More information, here.