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Through its Creative Africa Nexus (CANEX), AFREXIM Bank seeks to support the emergence and development of fashion talent in Africa. Its partnership with ANJE, birthing the CANEX Presents Africa @ Portugal Fashion, is aimed at providing mentorship, skills transfer, visibility, and growth opportunities to selected African fashion businesses. The event will be held in Porto, Portugal, from 12 to 16 March 2024.
Benefits
This program offers the following benefits to entrepreneurs and businesses selected to take part in it:- Acquire the skills they need to build a financially sustainable business
- Achieve increased brand visibility
- Provide support with go-to-market strategies and opportunities to go international
- Access opportunities to boost production, sales, and distribution
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Eligibility
The CANEX Presents Africa @ Portugal Fashion is open to businesses that meet these criteria:- Based in Africa or the diaspora
- Designers must be established, registered, and must have been in business for at least 4 years
- Should have a strong signature style and be able to compete at an international level
- Note: this program is open to menswear and women’s wear designers.
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The Application Process
Applications will remain open until December 31, 2023. Applications must be in electronic format, and must be sent to pf@creativeafricanexus.com, with the subject line as follows: First and Last Name, CANEX March 2024 Application.Got a suggestion? Contact us: editor@connectnigeria.com