Aug 12, 2025

Creators' Garage

Creators’ Garage is an innovation program hosted under the SportsBiz Africa Forum in partnership with the Rwanda ICT Chamber. It unites developers, designers, entrepreneurs, and gamers to co-create digital solutions that are transforming Africa’s sports industry. From AI-powered talent scouting platforms to immersive fan engagement experiences and smart sports business tools, the program challenges participants to design, prototype, and pitch impactful ideas. Whether you are coding, designing, innovating, or competing, Creators’ Garage serves as a launchpad to connect with mentors, industry partners, and investors; positioning Rwanda at the forefront of sports and technology innovation.

Benefits

Winners will receive strategic support to accelerate business growth and increase visibility. This includes opportunities to pilot their solutions with sports federations and clubs, high-profile exposure through SportBiz Africa’s platforms and partner networks, and tailored introductions to investors, sponsors, and key industry stakeholders. In addition, they will benefit from long-term advantages such as ongoing mentorship, media coverage, and priority access to future SportBiz collaborations, freelance opportunities, and innovation initiatives that are shaping the future of sports and technology across Africa.

Eligibility Criteria

Creators’ Garage welcomes young innovators, gamers, developers, and creatives who are building impactful digital solutions for Africa’s sports and gaming industries. Applications are open to both registered and unregistered developer teams. To apply, participants must submit a solution pitch along with evidence of their capabilities, such as prototypes or previous project work.