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CREATIVE BUSINESS ACCELERATOR PROGRAM
Move from passion and informal practice toward stronger business foundations.
Through mentorship, creative development, and market access, the Creative Business Accelerator helps emerging creatives build sustainable brands & enterprises without losing the community and culture at the centre of their work.
A hybrid accelerator program. Open to creatives and makers between the ages 18 and 40.
Creative Enterprises operating for at least 2 years.
A Pan-African cohort
12 weeks of online learning, 1 week in-person bootcamp in Cape Town.
Learn. Build. Connect. Grow.
Creative identity
Connect values, strengths, and creative direction with real market opportunities.
Business models
Clarify audiences, value propositions, revenue streams, and growth priorities.
Investor readiness
Develop the confidence and materials to communicate an enterprise clearly.
Intellectual property
Build knowledge around ownership, protection, licensing, and contracts.
Market access
Connect participants with mentors, peers, partners, showcases, and opportunities.
Help us build the right infrastructure for Africa’s creative economy.
65%
of the 2025/6 pilot programme participants are already generating income from their creative works.
The Creative Acceleration Series
A series of workshops and masterclasses bringing together South Africa's vibrant creatives, builders and culture producers to connect, learn and exchange ideas. Where learning is at the centre, and collaboration drives culture forward.
Intellectual Property, Rights & Protection
Theme: Protect What You Create.
Creative Foundations & Identity
Theme: Know Your Craft. Own Your Voice.
Market Access, Digital Presence & Monetisation
Theme: From Talent to Income.
Creative Entrepreneurship & Sustainability
Theme: Building a Sustainable Career, Not Just Moments.
Make the next move for the culture.
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