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AFD 2023 Digital Challenge

AFD Group continues to strengthen its support for African start-ups and digital players for the sixth consecutive year. Since 2016, the annual objective of the AFD Digital Challenge has been to identify these projects, promote them and accelerate their development. This latest edition of the AFD Digital Challenge is dedicated to digital technology for cultural and creative industries. The Cultural and Creative Industries (CCI) are not only a place for entertainment, they are also a major lever for economic and social development. The role of these industries goes beyond their mere potential for wealth creation, as they actively participate in strengthening social cohesion, inclusion, the valorisation of African cultures and the emancipation of citizens.

About Agence Française de Développement (AFD)

The Agence Française de Développement (AFD) funds, supports and accelerates the transitions to a fairer and more sustainable world. Focusing on climate, biodiversity, peace, education, urban development, health and governance, our teams carry out more than 4,000 projects in France’s overseas departments and territories and another 115 countries. In this way, we contribute to the commitment of France and French people to support the sustainable development goals.... continue reading

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AFD Digital Challenge

Application Deadline24 Feb 2023
TypeContest
SponsorAgence Française de Développement (AFD)
GenderMen and Women

Aim and Benefits of AFD Digital Challenge

Initiative Prize dedicated to projects in the seed phase.

Devlopment Prize dedicated to projects in the acceleration phase

International visibility

Customizes support

Up to €45,000 per winner


Requirements for AFD Digital Challenge Qualification

Your digital project involves one of the six main sectors of activity of the Cultural and Creative Industries (mentioned above)

Your project offers a digital solution to one of the following three challenges

- Transformation of the modes of production and consumption of cultural and creative goods and services

- Enhancing the value of African cultural heritage and legacies

- Promotion of inclusive access to cultural and creative content

Your project is currently in the seed phase (prototyping or beginning of commercialization with an indicative annual turnover of 0 to 18 000€), or in the acceleration phase (economic model and user market established with an indicative annual turnover of 18 000 to 250 000€/year

Your project has a legal structure based in one or more African countries

Your project has a sustainable and autonomous economic model

Digital technology is at the heart of your solution

Application Deadline

February 24, 2023

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to Agence Française de Développement (AFD) on inco-group.typeform.com to apply

For more details, visit AFD website.

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