About The Program
Creative Business Cup Grant is much more than just a competition – it is a global year-round initiative that empowers entrepreneurs in the creative industries, helping them grow their business ideas, connecting them to investors and the global markets, and strengthening their innovative capabilities to the benefit of industry and society.
The Creative Business Cup provides an opportunity to get exposure and to meet industry partners and investors.
Why Creative Industries?
Because creative industries contribute significantly to economic growth and employment worldwide. It also helps develop new and innovative solutions to challenges faced by traditional industries through cross-sector innovation, thereby creating a more dynamic and competitive society.
The purpose of CBC Nigeria is to empower not only the participating startups but the creative startup community throughout Nigeria.
Sectors To Be Considered For The Grant
- Design
- Leisure Activities
- Publishing
- Fashion
- Film, Video & Photography
- Software, computer games & electronic publishing (for creative industries)
- Toys & Games
- 3D printing maker
- Craft & Artisan
- Music
- Gastronomy
- Architecture
- Experiences technologies
Creative Business Cup Grant Eligibility Criteria
This opportunity is open to all but to qualify, applicants must:
- Be between 18 – 35 age
- Be an entrepreneur from the creative sector
- Show creativity and innovation
- Have an idea with business potential
Program Benefits
- A chance to win 1 million naira
- Accelerator programme
- 5-day enterprise Bootcamp
- Mentoring from a pool of international mentors
- Business support services
How To Apply
To apply, you must;
- Be an entrepreneur from the creative sector
- Show creativity and innovation
- Have an idea with business potential
Ready to apply? Click HERE to get started. Note that the application deadline is Monday, 4th of September, 2023.
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