The AYADA Lab program takes place in Côte d’Ivoire, Cameroon, Nigeria, Senegal and Ghana from June 2019 to April 2020. It consists of local and regional workshops, mentoring by some of the best African entrepreneurs. Further,  in the fields of cultural and social entrepreneurship, and networking with African and European cultural entrepreneurs. The program is conducted in English and French, the two languages ​​of the Lab.

The main tasks of the Goethe Institute are to promote the learning of the German language as a second language. Additionally,  to strengthen international cultural cooperation and to convey a positive image of Germany by providing information on its culture, society, and also, culture. political life.

Moreover, Institut français is a public institution responsible for French cultural activities abroad. Under the aegis of the French Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Culture. Further, actively contributes to French influence abroad. Its projects and programs can be successfully implemented thanks to its vast network of cultural services. Also,  the French Embassies, and the many French Institutes and Alliances Françaises present on the five continents.

Benefit

• Individual mentoring: Selection of the second round of candidates for an entire year of individualized mentoring and participation in the AYADA Lab regional workshop
• Further, Networking Travels: In Europe and Africa to meet experts in cultural and social creative industries.
• Participate in local workshops: Taking place in Ivory Coast, Ghana, Senegal, Nigeria, and Cameroon, with African cultural, digital and social experts to support startups

Eligibility

• Open to young West African entrepreneurs
• Be between 20 and 35 years old
• Be a national of Cameroon, Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, Nigeria or Senegal,
• Further, Have a year-long experience in project management or a project idea that brings innovation value with a strong impact on society;
• Also, Have a project in the fields of cultural and creative industries (fashion, books, cinema, performing arts, etc.), education (access to knowledge, equal opportunities and opportunities, active citizen, etc.) or social (Environment)