Chocolate City Group’s Founders Fund Africa has announced the opening of applications for its inaugural Creative Economy Accelerator Programme, a new initiative designed to support and empower emerging talents and businesses within Africa’s fast-growing creative industry.
The accelerator programme is aimed at identifying promising entrepreneurs, innovators, and creative professionals who are building solutions across sectors such as music, entertainment, media, fashion, technology, and other areas within the creative economy. Through mentorship, funding opportunities, industry connections, and business development support, the initiative seeks to help participants transform their creative ideas into sustainable ventures.
Founded by Chocolate City Group, one of Africa’s leading entertainment companies, the Founders Fund Africa reflects the organisation’s commitment to investing in the next generation of African creators and entrepreneurs. The programme comes at a time when Africa’s creative economy is gaining global recognition, with increasing demand for African music, film, fashion, art, and digital content worldwide.
The accelerator is expected to provide selected participants with access to experienced industry professionals, investors, and business leaders who will offer guidance on areas including brand development, financial management, marketing strategies, intellectual property protection, and scaling creative enterprises.
Speaking on the initiative, representatives of Founders Fund Africa highlighted the importance of creating structured opportunities for young creatives who often face challenges accessing capital, mentorship, and professional networks. The programme is positioned as a platform to bridge these gaps while encouraging innovation and entrepreneurship across the continent.
Applications are open to eligible creative entrepreneurs and founders who are looking to grow their ventures and make a lasting impact within the creative ecosystem. Successful applicants will participate in a carefully designed accelerator experience that combines practical training with opportunities for collaboration and exposure.
The launch of the Creative Economy Accelerator Programme highlights the increasing role of private-sector investment in strengthening Africa’s creative industries. With the continent’s youthful population and expanding digital landscape, initiatives like this are expected to play a significant role in developing globally competitive creative businesses.
By supporting emerging talents and providing them with the tools needed to succeed, Chocolate City Group’s Founders Fund Africa aims to contribute to the growth of a more vibrant, inclusive, and economically powerful creative sector across Africa.
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