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IFFAC nurtures and develops the African creative and cultural industry by providing technical and financial support to transform businesses in this sector into sustainable enterprises. We focus on developing creatives across the 16 sub-sectors of Africa’s Cultural and Creative Industry.

HOW WE WORK

IFFAC targets the development of creative talent using a 3-step process. The first 2 steps are imperative for setting the foundational structure of targeted businesses in preparation for capital injection

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Incubation

Partnering with highlyqualified incubation partnersper sub-sector to providecapacity building, businesssupport, and mentorship toearly-stage creativebusinesses. Programs run for6 – 9 months with financialsupport ranging from €5,000to €10,000.

Acceleration

In preparation for seedpitching rounds, IFFAC’secosystem of acceleratorsdrives the expansion,sustainability, andglobalization of assignedbusinesses. Grants of€50,000-€250,000 areprovided at this stage.

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Seed financing

Pre-selected businesses can getseed funding of up to €2M followinga pitch to our investment committeeand a vetted business plan.Technical assistance and supportwill also be provided.

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INVESTORS

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