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published at 01.08.2026

Creation Africa Ghana Incubation Program

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Books
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Cinema
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Design
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Fashion
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Heritage and museums
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Visual arts
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Ghana
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.

Help type:  Ideas, initiatives, projects, Collaboration and networking (Professional network), Project funding (Grant)
Closing date for applications :   January 16, 2026
This call for application is open
Informations
Eligibility criteria
Stages
Issuer(s) and managers

Details

The beneficiary-centered program targets the Cultural and Creative Industries (CCIs) which are sectors involving the creation, development, production and distribution of goods, services and activities with cultural, artistic and/or heritage content specifically, 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. As the implementing partner, Impact Hub Accra will lead the execution of the program, serving as the innovation engine behind its design and management. The hub is renowned for engineering collaborations between startups, investors and development partners, turning fragmented initiatives into structured, scalable value chains. Through its network of spaces and programs, IHA acts as a lab where local innovation meets global capital, shaping Africa’s next generation of ventures across sectors such as the creative industries, technology and the circular economy. Selection Criteria The top 30 projects will be selected based on the following 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. NB: Special attention will be given to ensuring gender parity in the selection of the final projects.

Partners

Impact Hub Acra

Eligibility criteria

Nationality and residence

Be Ghanaian citizens or legally resident in Ghana

Age

Be aged 18 - 40 years at the time of application

Sector

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.

Availability

Be able to commit to the full duration of the program (April 2026 - May 2027), including training, mentorship, and reporting requirements.

Language

Be fluent in English (working proficiency required)

Registration

Be formally registered in Ghana or obtain registration in Ghana before the start of the incubation program.

Experience

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.

Stages

01/16/2026

Closing of applications

Last date to submit applications. After this date, no changes or submissions will be accepted.

Issuer(s)

French Embassy in Ghana

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