Africalia Business Incubation Programme for Cultural and Creative Entrepreneurs in Kampala

Deadline: Jul 05, 2025

other

12 months (duration)

partially funded

Uganda

To Apply

Please visit the application link below to apply.

Opportunity Overview

Africalia is launching Koola Kampala, a business incubation programme for cultural and creative entrepreneurs based in Kampala. This initiative is jointly implemented with The Bold Woman Fund and aims to strengthen Uganda’s cultural and creative industries through structured business support, mentorship, and skills development.

📖 About the Programme

This programme aligns with:

The 2005 UNESCO Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions
The Sustainable Development Goals
Uganda’s national policies on culture and the arts

The programme is designed to empower young Ugandan cultural entrepreneurs through structured business support, mentorship, and skills development. It will run for 12 months, starting in July 2025.

🏗️ Programme Structure

1. Selection Phase

15 - 20 cultural and creative businesses will be shortlisted based on eligibility and programme fit.

2. Pre-Incubation Phase (3 Months)

Shortlisted candidates will receive:

Diagnostic assessment of their businesses
Tailored group and individual coaching
Training on business fundamentals

At the end of this phase, 12 finalists will be selected to move forward into the main incubation programme.

3. Incubation Phase (9 Months)

Selected businesses will benefit from:

Group training and weekly one-on-one coaching
Support in implementing business growth strategies
Specialized modules
Additional sessions based on participant needs

4. Post-Incubation Phase

The programme will conclude with:

A tailored action plan for each business

🎁 Benefits

Participants will graduate with:

Reinforced business models
Deepened entrepreneurial skills
Strategic guidance to build sustainable, resilient enterprises
Access to national and international expert support
Opportunity to apply for seed funding (available only to applicants with registered businesses)

✅ Eligibility Criteria

Africalia is seeking legally registered cultural or creative businesses based in Kampala that:

Have been legally registered for at least one year
Are based in Kampala
Are led by individuals above the age of 18
Have samples available upon request
Are already generating revenue (not solely grant-dependent)
Would benefit from strengthening in business management and growth strategies

📅 Application Date and Process

If you are a committed cultural or creative entrepreneur ready to grow your business and contribute to Uganda’s cultural ecosystem, we invite you to apply.

Application Deadline: 05 July, 2025
Apply Here: Google Form Link

Important Note:

Due to the high volume of applications received, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. If you do not hear from Africalia by Saturday, 19th July 2025, please consider your application unsuccessful. Africalia appreciates your interest and understanding.

The programme is funded by Africalia and jointly implemented with The Bold Woman Fund.

For more details, visit Africalia Business Incubation Programme.

This programme is an excellent opportunity for cultural and creative entrepreneurs in Kampala to grow their businesses and contribute to Uganda’s vibrant cultural ecosystem. Don't miss out!

Benefits

Reinforced business models
Deepened entrepreneurial skills
Strategic guidance to build sustainable, resilient enterprises
Access to national and international expert support
The opportunity to apply for seed funding to support business growth and implementation of action plans will be available only to applicants with registered businesses

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