IFC–Sony Africa creative industries investment initiative
This programme is listed for funding research and planning. Check the funder's website for current application availability.
- Financing
- Commercial capital and industry expertise; transaction amounts vary
- Deadline
- Timing varies — check the funder’s page for current calls
- Application fee
- Free
- Open to
- Open to African applicants
Commercial capital and industry expertise; transaction amounts vary. Supports scalable creative-sector companies in Africa. Cycle: Pipeline-based. Status: Active initiative; investee sourcing rather than public grant call.
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About International Finance Corporation (IFC)
Development finance institution. Active through 2 mechanisms including IFC Investment in Filmmakers Mart and IFC Creative Industries Finance. IFC Investment in Filmmakers Mart provides investment into Africa's integrated digital production platform; expansion, platform tools, post-production and training. Supports…
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- Application status:
- Current window not confirmed
- Status confirmed on the funder's page:
- 18 October 2026
- Source link checked:
- 21 October 2026
Amounts, deadlines and eligibility are the funder’s own; always confirm on their page before applying.