Palette Lab Ethiopia – €6,500 Creative Women Incubation Program

The Habesha Creative Lab (HCL) launches the Palette Lab to incubate up to ten women leaders in creative and digital sectors including Virtual & Immersive Reality, AI, Animation, Games, Architecture & Interior Design, and Digital Fashion. Over six months, participants receive tailored training, mentoring, coaching, and seed funding to turn their projects into viable businesses capable of generating growth and jobs.

Eligibility

• Female applicants aged 18–45 (priority to under 30)
• Based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
• Project in Virtual & Immersive Reality, AI, Animation, Games, Architecture & Interior Design, Digital Fashion, or related fields
• Standalone project or part of an existing startup/business
• Commitment to 10–20 hours/week during the first 16 weeks

Benefits

• Individualized incubation plans
• Mentorship from local, regional, and international experts
• Training in finance, marketing, leadership, and networking
• Seed funding up to €6,500