2025 Africalia Business Incubation Programme

The Bold Woman Fund and Africalia, are pleased to launch a call for applications for a Business Incubation Programme aimed at strengthening Uganda’s cultural and creative industries (CCIs), funded by Africalia. 

This programme aligns with the 2005 UNESCO Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions, the Sustainable Development Goals, and national policies on culture and the arts, the programme aims to empower young Ugandan cultural entrepreneurs through structured business support, mentorship, and skills development.

• Table of Content
• About Africalia
• Business Incubation Programme
• Aim and Benefits of Business Incubation Programme
• Requirements for Business Incubation Programme Qualification
• Interview date, Process and Venue for Business Incubation Programme
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About Africalia

Creativity is a solid foundation for a new African economy. Art, culture and creativity are fundamental to the lives of communities and individuals. Culture is what makes us human. It is a fundamental right. Creativity and imagination allow us to emancipate and liberate ourselves. Participating in culture is as essential as water for people and stimulates global change, both social and political. Creativity is not a luxury, it is an inexhaustible, non-polluting, peaceful resource that creates dignified and sustainable jobs ... continue reading

Business Incubation Programme

Application Deadline	05 Jul 2025
Country to study	Uganda
Type	Entrepreneurs
Sponsor	Africalia
Gender	Men and Women

Aim and Benefits of Business Incubation Programme

Participants will graduate with:

• 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

Requirements for Business Incubation Programme Qualification

We are seeking legally registered cultural or creative businesses based in Kampala that:?

• Have a legally registered cultural or creative businesses for at least one year
• Be based in Kampala
• Be above the age of 18
• Have samples available upon request
• Already generating revenue (not solely grant-dependent)
• Benefit from strengthening in business management and growth strategies?

Interview date, Process and Venue for Business Incubation Programme

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
• Specialised modules
• Additional sessions based on participant needs

4. Post-Incubation Phase

The programme will conclude with:

• A tailored action plan for each business

Application Deadline

July 5, 2025

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to Africalia on docs.google.com to apply

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.

Note: Due to the high volume of applications received, we regret that we will only be able to respond to applicants who are shortlisted for the next phase of the programme. If you do not hear from us by (Saturday, 19th July 2025), please consider your application unsuccessful. We sincerely appreciate your interest and understanding.

For more details, visit Africalia Programme webpage