Are you a passionate, creative and ambitious cultural entrepreneur based in Chad? Do you want to develop your career in the film, audiovisual, fashion or digital sectors? Then the "Création Africa Tchad" support programme is for you!
The support programme in brief
- Total duration : 12 months (including 4? months of incubation and 4? months of acceleration)
- Format: Virtual classes, coaching/mentoring sessions, group and individual workshops, face-to-face weeks, masterclasses and autonomous training on a dedicated mobile application.
- Sectors : Film & audiovisual, fashion & design, performing arts
- Supervision : Local and international expertise
Objectives of the "Création Africa Tchad" support programme
As part of the Fonds Création Africa Tchad supported by the French Embassy in Chad, in partnership with the Institut français du Tchad, the "Création Africa Tchad" support programme aims to support the dynamism of the region's entrepreneurial ecosystem in the Cultural and Creative Industries (CCI). Operated by a consortium of players specialising in the incubation and acceleration of entrepreneurial projects in the CCI sector in Africa, the incubator Wenaklabs (Chad), Fanaka&Co (France) and LAFAAAC (France), the initiative is supported by a Chadian Steering Committee made up of experts from the CCI sectors. The aim of the programme is to provide a comprehensive framework for action and support, including themed training sessions and coaching sessions with the best national and international experts, to facilitate the launch and scaling-up of the projects selected in the call for applications.
Benefit from tailored support
- In-depth training in cultural entrepreneurship from experts in your sectors.
- Personalised support in developing your products/services and your business model.
- Access to world-class resources and infrastructure.
- Personalised support to maximise your learning: you will take part in specific workshops to develop your skills further.
- Networking opportunities with other talented cultural entrepreneurs.
- Opportunities to benefit from scholarships.
- Contribution to the sustainable development of the cultural economy in Chad.
Conditions of eligibility
- The candidate must be based in Chad, where the project will be deployed;
- Candidates must be over 18 years of age;
- The candidate must be available for the entire duration of the programme, i.e. 12 months, starting in November 2023;
- Applicants must have a project at the emergence or seed stage;
- Projects must be in one of the following sectors: film & audiovisual, fashion & design, and live performance;
- Applicants must be in agreement with the values and objectives of the programme and its partners;
Selection criteria
- Relevance of the project: Does the project respond to a specific need or challenge in the CCI sector in Chad? Is it relevant to the target audience?
- Innovation & Originality: Does the project present an innovative concept, idea or solution? Does it stand out from existing offers on the market?
- Economic viability: Does the project have a clear and feasible economic model? Can it generate income and become self-sufficient in the long term?
- Social & Cultural Impact: Does the project have the potential to generate a positive impact on society, promote Chadian culture or improve access to culture?
- Project team: Does the team behind the project have the skills, experience and passion needed to bring the project to fruition?
- Marketing strategy: Does the project have a clear and effective marketing strategy to reach its target audience?
- Potential for scalability: Does the project have the potential to grow and extend to other markets or regions, or to diversify?
Timetable for the call for applications
- 2 October: call for applications opens
- 28 October: call for applications closes
- 28-7 November: projects assessed by a panel of experts
- 8 November: announcement of the winners
How to apply
- To apply, please complete the application form before the application deadline on 28/10/2023. Any incomplete application will be automatically disqualified.
- If you have any questions or require clarification, please contact us at the following e-mail address:
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Project partners
Fanaka
Based in Paris with a branch in CotonouFanaka&Co is a solutions agency for shared prosperity in Africa. It is made up of three components: Fanaka Solutions, Fanaka Studio and Fanaka Foundation.
We have chosen to put innovation at the service of inclusive and sustainable growth by focusing on entrepreneurship as a lever for development, digital technology as an accelerator for reducing inequalities and innovation.
We help our customers and partners to design and roll out programmes to support entrepreneurship and develop the use of digital technology on the African continent, by putting in place a clear, fluid and effective process that emphasises the practical use of tools, involving recognised experts with in-depth knowledge of trends and innovative technologies, as well as personalised, tailor-made support to achieve the best results.
WenakLabs
WenakLabs, is a tech hub that represents a space for collaboration and social innovation based on the collection and sharing of ideas, located right in the centre of N'Djamena (Chad). We use digital technology as a lever for inclusion, talent discovery and support for innovative entrepreneurship. As such, we provide support for project leaders, from ideation to start-up, by providing them with physical co-working spaces, dedicated offices and co-creation laboratories (FabLab and Medialab).
As a training organisation, WenakLabs offers high-quality digital training courses with innovative content and teaching methods, aimed at students, retraining professionals and the general public of all types and ages.
LAFAAAC
LAFAAAC, The Académie Franco-Anglophone des Arts Audiovisuels et du Cinéma is an international digital and collaborative training platform for jobs in the creative and cultural industries.
LAFAAAC trains young media professionals in Africa in audiovisual professions, using digital tools and innovative teaching approaches.
We publish training courses for TV, radio, film and the web, covering fiction, entertainment and news.
Our courses are accessible via a dedicated mobile application (free of charge and accessible offline). They allow you to learn and practise, and can be supplemented by virtual classroom sessions with tutored work. The entire offering is supported by an online platform with associated services (access to information, jobs, professional networking, etc.). We work in partnership with schools, training centres and media groups in Africa to make training more accessible and tailored to users' needs.
French Institute
Situated on one of the busiest roads in N'Djamena, between the city centre and the university quarter, the French Institute in Chad offers cultural and artistic activities in a welcoming environment open to all.
The activities of the French Institute in Chad are implemented on a daily basis through training, production, dissemination and promotion of various cultural and artistic fields, at local, regional and international level.