Digital Lab Africa opens call for applications

The fifth edition of Digital Lab Africa (DLA) has called on African creatives to apply for its mentorship and incubation programme which has now switched fully to an online format. Artists, producers, designers, collectives, students or entrepreneurs from both creative and cultural industries from across Sub-Saharan Africa are encouraged to apply. The programme focuses on five key categories: immersive experience, video games, music, animation and digital art. DLA is led and managed by Wits University's Tshimolong Digital Innovation Precinct and supported by AFD (Agence Française de Développement).

Applications for the animation and immersive experience categories are now open and close on 4 April, while applications for video, digital art and music categories can be submitted between 17 May and 11 July. To apply visit the Digital Lab Africa's website.