Open call: SoCreative Africa learning programme

This dynamic programme offers tailored learning content across key areas of creative entrepreneurship, providing you with the tools, knowledge and confidence to thrive in today’s fast-evolving creative economy.

Why apply?

• Free access to high-quality online courses
• Certification upon completion
• Eligibility for ongoing support opportunities, including mentoring, coaching, business incubation and acceleration (in participating countries)
• A unique opportunity to learn from real African case studies and data
• Build connections with a community of like-minded creatives across the continent

The SoCreative Africa programme forms part of the British Council’s wider Creative Economy initiative, which aims to strengthen ecosystems that support youth-led entrepreneurship across Africa.

Programme structure

1. Creative entrepreneurship (Basic)

Ideal for those at the early stages of their entrepreneurial journey. Modules include:

• Introduction to the African creative economy
• Bringing your idea to life
• Finding the right people
• Building your business
• Branding and marketing your business

2.⁠ ⁠Creative Entrepreneurship (Intermediate)

Recommended for participants who have completed the basic course. Topics include:

• Entrepreneurship strategy
• Personal and business growth
• Business protection
• Creative business finance
• Team building and leadership
• Raising capital
• Business promotion and pitching

3.⁠ ⁠Social Impact through Creative Entrepreneurship

Designed to help creatives explore social innovation and the impact economy. Topics include:

• Impact entrepreneurship
• Balancing profit and impact
• Social innovation and human-centred design
• Pivoting for social impact
• Technology and impact enterprises
• Ethics, sustainability and inclusion
• Financing for impact enterprises

4.⁠ ⁠Creative Economy Policy (Intermediate Level)

Targeted at policymakers, cultural professionals and stakeholders. Topics include:

• Policy development and the creative economy
• The role of creative industries in sustainable development
• Policy approaches for the creative economy
• Strengthening policy frameworks

Who should apply?

• Young African creatives and aspiring entrepreneurs
• Early-stage business founders in the creative industries
• Individuals with a passion for innovation, cultural expression and social change
• Policymakers or cultural professionals interested in shaping the creative economy

Click here to apply.