Creation Africa
Creation Africa by Institut français supports research, innovation, and collaboration in African and French creative industries through mentorship, networking, and project funding.
Funder: Institut français
Due Dates: Rolling (pre-registration and platform activities)
Funding Amounts: Funding varies by project and activity; includes mentorship, mobility support, and project grants.
Summary: Supports African and French Cultural and Creative Industries (CCIs) through networking, mentoring, and cross-continental collaboration.
Description
Creation Africa is a program led by Institut français and funded by the Fonds Équipe France Création of the French Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs. Its purpose is to foster partnerships and promote the growth and visibility of African Cultural and Creative Industries (CCIs) through collaboration with France. The initiative operates via a dedicated digital platform, offering opportunities for networking, mentorship, sector mapping, and project support across diverse fields such as architecture, visual arts, cinema, digital creation, literature, crafts, design, performing arts, and music.
The program supports both individuals and organizations by providing access to calls for projects, funding opportunities, professional resources, and community-building activities. Activities include mentoring for emerging entrepreneurs, mobility programs for professionals, sector-specific support (e.g., eSports, digital art, cinema, music, comics, video games), and regional or cross-border project funding.
