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Africa's Home for Creative Changemakers

A dynamic ecosystem for entrepreneurs and cultural pioneers leading Africa’s next wave of innovation.

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Digital & Financial Inclusion Digital & Financial Inclusion Digital & Financial Inclusion Digital & Financial Inclusion
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Digital & Financial Inclusion Programme

Creative Hub Africa’s Digital & Financial Inclusion Programme helps women, young people, creative entrepreneurs and MSMEs gain the digital skills and financial confidence they need to grow sustainable businesses. We support businesses and start-ups across Sierra Leone to use social media, digital tools, mobile money and basic financial management so they can reach customers, track their income, and access real economic opportunities.

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Tryout Tuesday Tryout Tuesday Tryout Tuesday Tryout Tuesday
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Tryout Tuesday

A friendly, low-pressure stage to test ideas, practise your pitch or performance, and get constructive feedback. Build confidence and refine your work before taking it to the market, main stage or investors.

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Open Mic Open Mic Open Mic Open Mic
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Open Mic

A monthly stage for musicians, poets, comedians and storytellers to test ideas, grow an audience, and connect with collaborators in a supportive community.

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Cashless Market Cashless Market Cashless Market Cashless Market
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Cashless Market

A live learning marketplace where SMEs sell while adopting mobile money/QR for safer, faster, transparent sales— with on-site onboarding and vendor coaching.

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Partners

Our work is made possible with support from these partners.

Sierra Leone Commercial Bank (SLCB) United Bank for Africa (UBA) Rokel Commercial Bank (RCBank) IPAM - University of Sierra Leone IZELIA Government of Sierra Leone World Bank Group Africell Orange Sierra Leone Commercial Bank (SLCB) United Bank for Africa (UBA) Rokel Commercial Bank (RCBank) IPAM - University of Sierra Leone IZELIA Government of Sierra Leone World Bank Group Africell Orange

Opportunities

curated calls, grants, residencies and programmes for African creatives, founders and innovators.

Creative · Design

Canva Africa Design Challenge 2025

US$10,000 prize pool, mentorship and Canva Pro access for young African creatives designing practical templates that support local businesses.

Deadline: 15 December 2025

Who: Young people across Africa, especially in Sub-Saharan Africa.

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Creative Entrepreneurship

Création Africa Programme 2025/26

Up to €30,000 grants plus incubation and mentorship for cultural & creative industry entrepreneurs in South Africa, Lesotho and Malawi.

Deadline: 7 December 2025

Who: Creative entrepreneurs based in South Africa, Lesotho or Malawi with registered, revenue-generating businesses.

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Business · Innovation

MSME Grant Funding for Africans (Boma Prize)

Rolling grant scheme that supports African MSMEs and social enterprises with funding to scale and create jobs.

Deadline: Rolling in 2025

Who: Africans running registered MSMEs or social ventures across the continent.

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Entrepreneurship · SME

WIDU.africa – Small Business Grants

Grants and coaching for African small businesses, co-financed together with diaspora-based supporters to boost income and jobs.

Deadline: Ongoing

Who: Small business owners in selected African countries working with a friend or relative in the European diaspora.

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Latest News

Welcome to Creative Hub Africa

Oct 29, 2025

Introducing the reborn CHA site and community.

Advancing copyright law reforms and strengthening the creative industries in Sierra Leone

Oct 10, 2025

Invest Salone notes platforms like Creative Hub Africa as vital to sector reforms.

Minister of Tourism launches Sierra Leone’s Creative Economy Diagnostic Report

Sep 25, 2025

Event at Creative Hub Africa highlights policy momentum and talent development.

Sierra Leone Launches Creative Economy Diagnostic Report: A New Era for Growth and Collaboration

Sep 9, 2025

Creative Economy Diagnostic Report launched at Creative Hub Africa, spotlighting jobs, growth and cultural impact.

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