Applications are now open for the 2025 AfDB Fashionomics Africa Incubator and Accelerator Program, which is powered by the Africa Development Bank Group.
Fashionomics Africa, now in its fourth iteration, connects African designers and entrepreneurs with consumers and investors around the world, while promoting sustainable and inclusive growth across the continent’s fashion industry.
The programme targets young textile and accessories entrepreneurs from Africa who have launched fashion businesses with no more than 50 employees and whose eco-conscious designs have been produced within the last five years.
Eligibility:
- Have 0 to 3 years or more than 3 years experience in managing your business (registered or not)
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Designers with a sustainable business model and an environmentally responsible approach to fashion.
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Applicants must submit photos of their products along with business model details.
Benefits
- $10,000 funding and expert guidance
- Exposure to a pan-African community
Application
Entries can be submitted in either English, Portuguese, Arabic or French by clicking here
The African Development Bank Group is now accepting applications for the 2025 AfDB Fashionomics Africa Incubator and Accelerator Program. This initiative aims to connect African fashion designers and entrepreneurs with global consumers and investors, fostering sustainable and inclusive growth in the fashion industry across the continent. The program targets young entrepreneurs who have started fashion businesses, employ no more than 50 people, and have launched eco-conscious designs within the last five years.
Eligible candidates include those with 0 to 3 years of experience, or more, in managing their business, registered or not. Applicants must demonstrate a sustainable business model and an environmentally responsible approach to fashion. They are required to submit photos of their products and details of their business model.
Participants stand to benefit from $10,000 in funding, expert guidance, and exposure to a pan-African community. Applications can be submitted in English, Portuguese, Arabic, or French.
