Programs
Three stages. One ladder to scale.
Built for how creative businesses actually grow. Enter at any stage, exit with global reach.
Apply for Cohort 2026 →Incubation
€5,000 – €10,000
6 – 9 months
What you get
- Sub-sector specialist mentorship
- Business support & capacity building
- Peer network access
- €5K–€10K financial support
Eligibility
Any African creative with a structured idea and initial proof-of-concept.
Apply for Incubation →Acceleration
€50,000 – €250,000
Ongoing support
What you get
- Non-repayable grants €50K–€250K
- International market access
- Fashion week / festival placements
- Seed-pitch preparation
Eligibility
Operating business with at least 12 months trading history and verifiable revenue.
Apply for Acceleration →Seed Financing
Up to €2M
Patient capital
What you get
- Up to €2M equity or convertible debt
- Investment Committee pitch process
- Continued technical assistance
- Global distribution & press support
Eligibility
Acceleration alumni or equivalent-stage ventures with a vetted business plan.
Apply for Seed Financing →Funding Pillars
Four vehicles. One mandate.
US$100M target
Black Heritage Textiles Group (BHTG)
Circularity and value-chain enablement in African textiles and manufacturing.
US$1M
Fashion Sub-Fund
Debt/equity vehicle in collaboration with the African Fashion Foundation (AFF).
US$1M
Film Sub-Fund
Strategic investment into TalentX's $2M film fund, backing African cinema.
US$22M target
Grants for Upskilling
Technical assistance including the African Fashion Futures Incubator (AFFI).