Bold in Africa is pleased to announce its partnership with the British Council in launching the Creative DNA Africa programme in Uganda.

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This Fashion Incubator programme has been designed and will be delivered by Bold in Africa (hyperlink the BIA website), via The Bold Woman Fund. The programme is designed to scale businesses, sharpen business skills, strengthen networks in Uganda and the UK, and offer an opportunity for action-based learning for early-stage fashion enterprises. It has been carefully tailored for early-stage fashion businesses in Uganda that will support micro, small and medium fashion sector enterprises. The incubator will focus on scaling the business and creative skills of female Ugandan fashion industry players with the ambition of demonstrating that the sector in Uganda is a professional choice for young people and a valuable contributor to the creative economy.

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Bold in Africa calls all young female (35 and under) creatives in the fashion industry to apply to Creative DNA Fashion cohort 1 of 2023. The fellowship is open to fifteen 10women designers and artisans, in the fashion and home décor industry, This 8 week training program focuses on the business side of the fashion and home decor industry. Classes will run on Saturdays from Saturday 2nd September 2023 - Saturday 21st October 2023, at the Bold in Africa studio. Sessions will run once a week on Saturdays only.

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The programme is open to women only and is free of a charge to successful applicants. It will be divided into 2 cohorts of 10 and implemented over a period of 6 months, it will incorporate: -

• Weekly training programs led by industry experts.

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WHO CAN APPLY?

Ugandan-based women in production in the fashion and home decor industry that meet the following requirements:

• Applicants must be between the age of 18 and 35.

• With at least a year of practical experience in fashion, or home decor production and retailing (taking products to market).

• Producing quality products that fit within the Bold in Africa aesthetic. Running businesses that are facing challenges in moving to the next level, especially on the retail front. Have an existing portfolio showcasing their work, including pictures.  

• Samples should be available on request. Applicants do not need to be producing under a registered business.

• Applicants should be available to attend a 3-5 hour in-person session every Saturday, with the exception of public holidays, for the duration of the training program.

Course Curriculum

The Fellowship will focus on the business side of the fashion and home decor industry:

• Business Strategy.

• Brand Development.

• Marketing.

• Sales.

• Operations and Management.

• Financial Systems.

• Scaling your Business and exploring opportunities.

The Bold Woman Fellowship is supported by a grant from Ignite Cultureea: ACP-EU Culture Programme (Eastern Africa). This fund is being implemented by HEVA, in partnership with the British Council Kenya with the financial contribution of the European Union, and with further support from the Organisation of ACP (African, Caribbean and Pacific) States. It is part of the global ACP-EU Culture Programme.

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HOW TO APPLY?

Hello there!.

Cohort 1 of The Bold Woman Fellowship 2023 applications are now closed. Stay tuned for updates on the upcoming cohort.

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