The Footwear Innovation Foundation is a scientific 501c3 non-profit organization formed in 2023.
Our mission is to be an ideas broker, innovation accelerator, and knowledge center for the future of footwear.
We theorize about the future of footwear, conducting and funding critical research that leads to better footwear products, a stronger workforce, and new circular models that will benefit consumers and companies in the coming years.
Envisioning and mapping the future of the footwear
Bringing together academics, labs, industry innovators, and others to:
Identifying future challenges that need solutions
Initiating or scaling R&D to provide needed, meaningful innovations
Building networks among universities, labs, consultants, experts and industry leaders
Conducting collaborative research
Funding or launching projects to test and prove ideas
Democratizing findings and making results publicly available for all
© 2023 Footwear Innovation Foundation. All rights reserved. The Footwear Innovation Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization.
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The Footwear Innovation Foundation is a scientific 501c3 non-profit organization formed in 2023. Our mission is to be an ideas broker, innovation accelerator, and knowledge center for the future of footwear.
We theorize about the future of footwear, conducting and funding critical research that leads to better footwear products, a stronger workforce, and new circular models that will benefit consumers and companies in the coming years.
Bringing together academics, labs, industry innovators, and others to:
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