2026 COLLECTIVE
2026 Collective Companies
For 2026, the lab debuted a revised format called The Collective, evolving from the traditional single-cohort model to expand the number of participating startups and create greater opportunities for dialogue and collaboration.
The 11 companies selected for The 2026 Collective (the program's largest group of participants to date) is listed below.
The 2026 program is supported by a group of leading retail and brand partners who participated in the selection and programming of The Collective. These partners include: AEO Inc., Gap Inc., J.Crew Group, Kohl’s, lululemon, Saks Global (Exemplar Luxury Group), The TJX Companies, VF Corporation, and Steve Madden. Full list of program partners is listed below.
Meet Part II of the 2026 NY Fashion Tech Lab Collective (Announced in June)
Co-pilot that turns disconnected data into actionable insights, preventing unprofitable products.
maeve-ai.com
Real-time customer feedback, captured at the moment of purchase, paired with transaction data.
trurating.com
Identity measurement platform that unlocks brand growth with untapped audiences.
seemeindex.ai
Solution that transforms how brands create content and shoppers experience fashion visually.
aiuta.com
Community & loyalty platform that helps brands build deeper customer relationships beyond transactions.
rediem.co
Meet Part I of the 2026 NY Fashion Tech Lab Collective (Announced in April)
Product data management and upstream intelligence engine for global commerce.
atronous.ai
Passwordless authentication that protects today’s users and tomorrow’s agents.
hawcx.com
Fraud detection and risk scoring platform for returns, claims, and customer abuse.
wyllo.ai
AI-browsing agents for automated quality assurance.
spurtest.com
Retail intelligence layer unlocking AI-native search and discovery.
veristyle.ai
Post-purchase data capture platform closing the visibility gap for brands and retailers.
sirenpro.com
