The French Embassy in Ghana has launched the second edition of Creation Africa Ghana programme, an initiative to support entrepreneurs in the cultural and creative industries (CCIs).
The initiative, which was launched in Accra last week, is expected to close on January 16, 2026. Applicants from the creative sector have, therefore, been encouraged to apply.
Winners stand the chance of undergoing training, capacity building and grants to expand their businesses.
The programme is open to entrepreneurs aged 40 and below, with focus on women in the creative industry.
Since its inception, the initiative had supported more than 100 project holders and facilitated over 40 mobility opportunities across France and Africa.
The second edition with an expanded framework would include an “acceleration programme and a sectoral capacity-building component”, targeting sectors such as TV series, animation, webtoons, innovative fashion, virtual reality/extended reality (VR/XR), video games and sound designs.
Commitment
The Cultural Attache at the French Embassy, Jeremie Desjardins, said his outfit was committed to supporting the country’s creative industry through the initiative.
He said there was the need to recognise and nurture local talents, adding that the programme intended to give trust and strength to Ghanaian creative sector.
Mr Desjardins said the programme offered grants and funding opportunities to support entrepreneurs in the cultural and creative sectors, with focus on youth empowerment and job creation.
He underscored the potential of the creative sector to contribute to the country’s economy, citing industries such as video games, book selling and cinema as examples.
Mr Desjardins, therefore, encouraged applicants to showcase themselves and be original in their works.
Commendation
The Executive Secretary of the Creative Arts Agency, Gideon Aryeequaye, commended the French government for the implementation of the programme, which he said was aimed at supporting those in the creative space.
He said that the initiative was in line with the agency’s goal of supporting and boosting the creative industry in the country.
Mr Aryeequaye said the agency was set to introduce a registration and licensing regime for those in the sector across the country early next year to help bring order and recognition to the industry, and also provide them with access to international opportunities.
He further underscored the need for them to understand the value of registration and licensing, adding that those who failed to comply would be alienated and would be unable to benefit from some opportunities.
Source:
www.graphic.com.gh