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Creative Entrepreneurship in Senegal : who can help you ?
Many initiatives exist to support our growing entrepreneurship ecosystem , but how many are dedicated to the creative industries ?
I remember ranting about how much space was dedicated to techs, agritechs , fintechs & health techs. All those techs although very useful to our economy are not currently the ones which generate the most job creation. In Senegal , craftsmen are more than many. From leather goods , clothing , jewelries , wood craft , iron crafts …
Art also employs many people . But It’s very difficult for people in these fields to find funding and proper technical support to grow their business . We would like to share a few resources available. Feel free to add yours in the comment section.
GOVERNEMENT RESOURCES AT YOUR FINGERTIPS
Several government resources are available to support your creative projects in Senegal, with funding, training, and personalized guidance. Take advantage of them to move your ideas forward!
BUREAU DE MISE À NIVEAU
Le Bureau de mise à niveau is a public structure dedicated to supporting companies in their modernization process and strengthening their competitiveness.
L’ADEPME
ADEPME is a Senegalese institution created to support the creation, development and sustainability of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Senegal.
DER
The DER is an institution set up by the government to promote entrepreneurship and support young people, women, and vulnerable people in the creation of businesses.
FOPICA
FOPICA is an institution created to support and develop the country’s film and audiovisual industry. It promotes the production, dissemination and preservation of works by offering funding and subsidies to local projects.
MCU
The MCU is a Senegalese structure dedicated to the promotion of urban cultures, such as hip-hop, dance and street art. Its objective is to promote these cultural expressions and to support the professional integration of urban talent.
GIZ
GIZ is a German international cooperation organization that works in partnership with the Senegalese government and other local actors to support the economic, social and environmental development of the country.
3FPT
The 3FPT is a Senegalese organization dedicated to the training of young people and adults in various sectors, in order to promote their professional integration and fight against unemployment.
PRIVATE ENTITIES
Several society are available to support your creative projects in Senegal, with funding, training, and personalized guidance. Take advantage of them to move your ideas forward!
IMPACT HUB
Impact Hub Dakar is a support and incubation structure for entrepreneurs. Also, it is a coworking space where people can come and work in a warm and friendly environment while benefiting from a high-speed internet connection.
WIC CAPITAL
The Women Investment Club is an association with the mission of providing women in West Africa with privileged access to innovative economic and financing mechanisms. The goal is to achieve inclusive economic development in Africa.
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