About this opportunity
Grants and market access support for African creative economy businesses — film, fashion, music, publishing.
Afreximbank is offering this grant to Young entrepreneurs aged 18-35 across Pan-African. It is designed for ventures working in Creative Economy at the MSME, Creative Economy stage.
The opportunity offers Up to $50,000, with support including Grant funding, Trade fair access, Business support. Applications are scheduled to close on 2026-10-06. Review the eligibility, required materials and application guidance below before continuing to the organiser’s website.
CreativeCulture
Quick facts
Funding
Up to $50,000
Opportunity type
Grant
Deadline
2026-10-06
Status
Closed
Countries
Pan-African
Sectors
Creative Economy
Business stage
MSME, Creative Economy
Target applicants
Young entrepreneurs aged 18-35
What you can get
- Grant funding
- Trade fair access
- Business support
Who can apply
- African creative business
- At least 2 years of operation
What you need to apply
✓Portfolio
✓Business plan
Application tips
- 1Read the eligibility criteria twice before drafting.
- 2Quantify your impact — numbers speak louder than adjectives.
- 3Tell a founder-first story. Panels remember people, not products.
- 4Submit at least 48 hours before the deadline.
Ready to apply
This round has closed
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