January 30, 2026 5pm EAT - Online
Fashion Fridays
CDNA Ethiopia 3.0 – Join us on January 30, 2026 at 5:00 PM for an inspiring conversation that brings designers together to share, connect, and grow. This program is centered on cross-collaboration and peer-to-peer support, creating a space where creatives learn directly from one another while exploring practical strategies for building sustainable fashion businesses.
About the Open Call
Fashion + Incubator
The British Council Arts programme supports the creation of new art and fosters partnerships between the creative sectors of the UK and East Africa. The program is committed to working with creatives and their communities to promote innovation and creativity, whilst promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion. As part of the SSA Arts Creative Economy program, British Council SSA Arts has initiated Creative DNA – Ethiopia
The Creative DNA Ethiopia programme will offer business incubation support to 10 Ethiopian based early-stage fashion enterprises. Created to provide business skill development, strengthen networks in Ethiopia and in the UK and offer action-based learning through digital coaching sessions, co-created online campaigns, and market opportunities.
The Creative DNA Ethiopia 3.0 incubation programme will be implemented by Iceaddis & Creative Hub Ethiopia
Partners
British Council
Creative Hub Ethiopia
iceaddis
Programme Benefits
6 weeksBusiness Incubator
- Intensive bootcamps.
- Tailored coaching sessions focusing on business strategy, market access, and sustainability.
- Interaction with a diverse network of global experts and mentors.
collaborateNetworking and Access to Market
- Opportunities to establish connections with key players in the Ethiopian and UK fashion industries.
- Provide tangible market opportunities through co-created online campaigns
- Access to market opportunities through collaborations and partnerships.
£Microgrant
- Financial support through microgrants to facilitate the implementation of innovative ideas and strategies.
More info
You can download the concept note and rules & regulation documents here (PDF)