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Learn
Situated in a dedicated studio & incubator space in Semua House, the Kain Fashion Incubator brings together mentorship, industry-led learning and access to industry networks.
The Programme — 2026
The
Programme
Calling All Fashion Entrepreneurs —
Emerging and Established
Kain Fashion Incubator
Bridging
the Gap
Over the period of 6 months, under the support of the Downtown Kuala Lumpur Grants Programme, become one of the 10 Malaysian fashion practitioners to be a part of the Kain Fashion Incubation Programme (KFI).
10
Chosen Designers
6
Months in Incubation
1
Final Runway Showcase
Mentorship
Workspace
Stipend & grant
How it works
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Make
Each selected participant receives a RM5,000 production grant to support the development of their work, culminating in a capsule collection.
03
Show
In conjunction with KL Festival 2027 the collection is presented at a public Final Showcase at Semua House, in front of buyers, press and industry.
Who should apply
“We want to give participants the guidance, industry perspective and practical understanding to work out what their next steps look like.”
Six months
How it runs
Applications Open
01
Open call
Applications open 8th October 2026. Submit your application here
02
Shortlisting
Applicants will be shortlisted, interviewed, and selected for the incubation program.
03
Incubation
In this phase, a selection of modules, panel talks, and dedicated studio time will be allocated to the selected participants
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Showcase
A public exhibition and public showcase at Semua House, Kuala Lumpur
Key dates
Applications open
8th October 2026
Applications close
6th November 2026
Panel speakers
Coming Soon
The Venue
Semua
House
Established in 1986 and nestled in the very heart of Kuala Lumpur’s historic textile district, Semua House is an iconic landmark that has been gracefully reborn. Drawing inspiration from the district’s rich tapestry of colors, textures, and patterns, the reimagined Semua House stands as an eloquent testament to its rich heritage.
B1, Semua House
The Space
Kain Fashion Incubator will be based at a newly renovated incubator space in B1 of Semua House — a spacious working space with open-plan workstations, a private mentorship zone, a flexible classroom for workshops and talks, and a retail showcase area.
The incubator space includes:
Lockstitch & overlock machines
Mannequins
Basic sewing equipment
Steam iron & vacuum board
Pattern tables
Lockstitch & overlock machines · Mannequins · Basic sewing equipment · Steam iron & vacuum board · Pattern tables
