Creation Africa Ghana Incubation Program 2026

Opportunity type: Fellowship

For: Creative entrepreneurs 

Deadline: 16/01/26

Rewards: Up to €30,000 in funding + support + training

Location Eligibility: Ghana only

About this opportunity

The French Embassy in Ghana, in partnership with Impact Hub Accra, is launching the second edition of the Creation Africa Ghana Incubation Program. This program is designed to equip cultural and creative entrepreneurs with the knowledge, networks, and capital required to scale their ventures and compete globally.

The program targets Cultural and Creative Industries (CCIs), including:
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.

Selected participants will join a 4-week hybrid bootcamp, culminating in a Demo Day where the top 10 finalists will receive grants of up to €30,000 to scale their ventures.

Rewards

• Funding: Grants of up to 30,000 euros awarded to each of the top 10 finalists selected at the end of the bootcamp phase.
• Mentorship: Coaching from experts specialized in the cultural and creative industries.
• Peer Learning:  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.

• 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.

Entry Fee

Free.

How to Apply

Apply using the link: Creation Africa Ghana Incubation Program?

All questions regarding this fellowship should be sent to cag.gh@impacthub.net