Creation Africa
Creation Africa supports African and French creative industry professionals with funding, mentorship, and networking to drive innovation and collaboration across diverse cultural sectors.
Funder: Institut français
Due Dates: Rolling (calls for projects and opportunities are ongoing via the platform)
Funding Amounts: No fixed award; support includes project funding, mobility grants, mentorship, and event participation—amounts and duration vary by opportunity.
Summary: Supports African and French cultural and creative industries through networking, mentorship, sector initiatives, and events to foster innovation and partnerships.
Description
The Creation Africa program, led by Institut français with support from the Fonds Équipe France Création, is designed to strengthen the Cultural and Creative Industries (CCIs) in Africa and foster new collaborations between Africa and France. The program operates through a dynamic online platform that connects African and French CCI professionals, providing access to calls for projects, funding opportunities, mentorship, resources, and sector-specific initiatives. Areas supported include architecture, visual arts, cinema, digital creation, design, music, publishing, eSports, and more. Creation Africa also backs professional mobility, industry events, and the development of a community of cultural entrepreneurs, aiming to transform cultural relations between France and Africa.
