1. Overview / Introduction
The French Embassy in Ghana, in partnership with Impact Hub Accra, is proud to announce the Call for Applications for the second edition of its flagship Creation Africa Ghana Incubation Program, designed to equip cultural and creative entrepreneurs with the knowledge, networks and capital required to scale their ventures and compete globally.e opportunity is about and who it targets.
The Creation Africa Ghana Incubation Program forms part of the broader Creation Africa Ghana initiative aimed at bridging the gap between artistry and entrepreneurship by inspiring innovation, promoting cultural diversity and supporting creative professionals thrive as cultural ambassadors and key contributors to sustainable economic growth. Over the course of four weeks, 30 selected participants will engage in intensive hybrid bootcamp sessions, culminating in the selection of 10 finalists who will benefit from extended mentorship and a grant of up to 30,000 euros each.
2. Grant Provider / Organisation
- Organization: Cultural and Cooperation department of the French Embassy in Ghana
- Background: Creation Africa Ghana (CAG) aims at empowering entrepreneurs in the Cultural and Creative Industries (CCIs).These industries encompass a wide range of sectors involving the creation, development, production, and distribution of goods, services, and activities with cultural, artistic, and/or heritage content.
- Country: Ghana
3. Grant Benefits / Funding Amount
- Funding amount: Up to €30,000
4. Eligibility Criteria
- Be Ghanaian citizens or legally resident in Ghana.
- Be aged 18 - 40 years at the time of application.
- Operate in one or more Cultural and Creative Industry (CCI) sectors: Architecture, Design, Books & Publishing, Music, Cinema, Audiovisual content, Digital creations, Museums & Heritage, Media, Visual Arts, Video Games, Fashion & Luxury goods, Performing Arts and Culinary Arts.
- Be able to commit to the full duration of the program (April 2026 - May 2027), including training, mentorship, and reporting requirements.
- Be fluent in English (working proficiency required).
- Be formally registered in Ghana or obtain registration in Ghana before the start of the incubation program.
- Have been operational for at least 6 months, demonstrating consistent creative or commercial activity.
- Have a clear business or creative model with defined products, services, or creative outputs.
5. Selection Criteria
- Innovation: Originality and creativity of the idea.
- Feasibility: Clarity of business model and execution plan.
- Impact: Potential to create jobs, promote culture, or advance sustainability.
- Scalability: Readiness to grow locally and internationally.
- Team Capacity: Strength and experience of the team.
6. Program Timeline
- November 2025 – January 2026: Call for Applications
- February 2026 - April 2026: Top 30 Selection Process
- May 2026: Orientation & Needs Assessment
- May 2026 - June 2026: Bootcamp (Hybrid capacity building sessions)
- July 2026: Demo Day (Pitching & Selection of the top 10 Grant Winners)
- August 2026 – September 2026: Mentorship & Fund Utilization Planning
- October 2026 – May 2027: Implementation phase & Post-program Support
7. Deadline
16 January 2026, 11:59pm GMT
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