Incubation Program

The flagship Creation Africa Ghana Incubation Program is a beneficiary-centered initiative, designed to equip cultural and creative entrepreneurs with the knowledge, networks and capital required to scale their ventures and compete globally.

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.
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Impact Hub Accra, our implementing partner, 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.

Program Benefits

Participants gain access to a variety of resources and opportunities designed to enhance their professional growth and creative impact.

Program Benefits

Participants gain access to a variety of resources and opportunities designed to enhance their professional growth and creative impact.

Training

Business trainings conducted by industry experts specialising in the Cultural and Creative Industries.

Expert Support

Personalised expert support from professionals in the Cultural and Creative Industries and business sector.

Networking

Connectivity to Impact Hub Accra's extensive national and international network, fostering strategic connections for partnership development.

Exposure Opportunities

Opportunities to present projects to investors, strategic partners, and the public, resulting in heightened exposure and awareness at both national and international levels.

Mentorship

Coaching from experts specialized in the cultural and creative industries

Expert Support

A collaborative environment that enables peer-learning, fostering knowledge exchange.

Networking

Connectivity to investors, strategic partners and creative networks.

Brand visibility

Opportunities for visibility through various media platforms and showcasing events.

Market Access

Post - program opportunities for local and international market access.

Funding Grants of

up to €30,000

awarded to each of the top 10 finalists selected at the end of the bootcamp phase.

Two smiling women holding a large check for €15,000 awarded to Ria Boss Open Mic as Création Africa Ghana Incubation Program Winner.

Four people smiling and holding a large check for €15,000 awarded to Ghana Food Movement at a Creation Africa Ghana event.

Four people standing outdoors at night, one woman holding a large check for €20,000 awarded to Jambo Spaces as Creation Africa Ghana Incubation Program Winner.

Man wearing traditional Ghanaian attire and hat holding a large check for €20,000 as winner of the Création Africa Ghana incubation program for OBL Studios.

Two women embracing happily as they hold a large check for €15,000 awarded to Kayadua Studio at Création Africa Ghana Incubation Program.

FAQs

1. Who can apply to Creation Africa Ghana 2.0?

Creation Africa Ghana 2.0 is open to Ghanaian or Ghana based creative entrepreneurs aged 18 - 40 who are operating in any Cultural and Creative Industry sector. Applicants must have been operational for at least six months and be able to commit to the full duration of the program.

2. What does the program oﬀer selected participants?

Selected participants will benefit from an intensive hybrid bootcamp, expert mentorship, peer learning, business and creative masterclasses, and access to local and international networks. The top 10 finalists will receive grants of up to €30,000 to scale their ventures.

3. Is funding guaranteed for all participants?

No. Thirty (30) entrepreneurs will be selected to participate in the incubation program. Following the bootcamp and Demo Day, 10 finalists will be selected to receive grants of up to €30,000 based on performance, readiness, and alignment with program criteria.

4. How are applications selected?

Applications go through a three stage process: eligibility screening, evaluation by an independent selection committee, and final selection. Projects are assessed based on innovation, feasibility, impact, scalability, and team capacity.

5. Do I need to be fully registered before applying?

Applicants can apply if they are already registered or in the process of registration in Ghana. However, selected participants must be fully registered before the incubation program officially begins.

6. What is the time commitment and program format?

The program runs from May 2026 to May 2027 and includes a 4 week hybrid bootcamp, followed by mentorship, Demo Day, and post-program support. Sessions will be a mix of in-person and virtual engagements. Participants are expected to attend all required sessions and complete assigned deliverables.

7. Does it cost anything to apply or participate?

No. There is no application fee and participation in the Creation Africa Ghana Incubation Program is fully funded for selected participants.

8. Can I apply with more than one project or business?

Yes. Applicants may submit more than one application if they are leading or significantly involved in multiple creative projects or ventures. However, each project must be submitted as a separate application and will be assessed independently based on the selection criteria.

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NB: Only one project per applicant may be selected for the incubation program, even if multiple applications are submitted.

The Selection Process

See how we review, shortlist, and select the visionary creators shaping the next wave of innovation.

Read Selection Criteria

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Call for Applications Now Open

Création Africa Ghana is now accepting applications for the second edition of its flagship incubation program.

Explore the Project Call

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2024 Incubation Program

Explore some of the highlights of the past edition of the Creation Africa Ghana Incubation Program, the Grant Winners, Finalists and the Experts on the various panels