In the Hacktex MOOC you will find the definition of the term smart textiles and its evolution in time and technologies and the importance of smart textiles as a new area for the development of the textile sector.

Moreover, if you want to check their definition from an entrepreneurial point of view, in the lesson Introduction to the smart textiles market (also in video) you will find their definition and characteristics, main trends, and possible limitations.

The materials Introduction to the smart textiles market: Niche market I (also in video) and Introduction to the smart textiles market: Niche market II (also in video) explore the smart textiles market by providing examples of products and/or prototypes potentially to be merchandised in the fields of healthcare, personal protection, sports, automotive, aerospace, home, agriculture and architecture, among others.

The material Introduction to the smart textiles market: Niche market I (also in video) explores the smart textiles market by providing examples of products and/or prototypes in several fields.

The material Recognise market future developments, opportunities and obstacles (also in video) shows how to recognise and stay updated with the opportunities offered by the rapidly evolving advanced textile industry. They also provide an analysis of the latest research trends and application developments in the advanced and smart textile market.

The material Developing a business model II (also in video) covers the key elements of the Business Model Canvas, presenting the customer types and customer segmentation strategies and ways to craft the value proposition to cater to different customer segments.

The material Developing a business model III (also in video) defines and explains the main elements of the cost structure for a smart textiles business.

The material Developing a business model II (also in video) defines and describes the different types of channels, presenting the factors to consider when choosing channels to reach and sell to different customer segments.

The material The origins, definition and vocabulary of strategy (also in video) in the unit Important issues for entrepreneurship revises the theoretical basis of strategy.

The material Developing a business model (also in video) presents the aspects regarding problem identification and understanding the market and the customers in order to create products and services to better meet the needs and requirements. Besides, Developing a business model II (also in video) presents the steps to build long-lasting customer relationships.

In the unit Raw materials and components for functional and smart textiles of the HACKTEX MOOC, you can find information about products to impart passive and active functionalities to textiles, and electronic components for e-textiles. Moreover, in the unit Technologies for functional and smart textiles of the HACKTEX MOOC you will find information about technologies for production of 2D and 3D smart textiles, and for integration and joining in smart textiles production.

However, do not forget about sustainability when developing your project. The unit Issues related to the sustainability of functional and smart textiles of the HACKTEX MOOC analyses the issues that are related to the sustainability of the functional and smart textiles.

Besides, in the HACKTEX Database you will find a wide range of companies all over Europe that are active in different fields of smart textiles.

To start, you have a list of producers and suppliers for materials and components available in the HACKTEX Database.

The material Funding and Financial Management (also in video) of the unit From idea to opportunities show how to assess the funding needs for a business based on smart textiles, finding the right balance in the financial structure, and how to evaluate the different funding options available to diversify the sources in accordance with the established financial strategy.

In the materials of Funding and Financial Management (also in video) explain the European Union’s main funding options, their objectives and their accessing and financial rules, to promote and sustain the smart textile business development.