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MAWAHUB

Creative Valley × French Institute Algeria

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What is MAWAHUB

MAWAHUB is the first Franco-Algerian incubation program dedicated to creative, cultural and tech talents. The program supports emerging entrepreneurs, artists and innovators developing projects at the intersection of culture, technology and digital innovation.

MAWAHUB aims to build bridges between Algeria and France by connecting talents with international experts, institutions, creative industries and innovation ecosystems.

Program Overview

MAWAHUB supports selected participants through an incubation and acceleration journey combining mentorship, training, cultural immersion and entrepreneurial development.

The program focuses on creative industries, Web3, immersive experiences, gaming, digital culture, NFTs, media and innovation-driven artistic projects.

The incubation program is designed to help participants:

  • Structure their projects

  • Build sustainable business models

  • Develop technological roadmaps

  • Access international networks

  • Gain visibility and market traction

Program Content

Expert Mentorship

​Participants benefit from coaching sessions, workshops and one-to-one mentoring with international experts from the fields of:

  • Web3

  • Blockchain

  • Gaming

  • Fashion

  • Media

  • Marketing

  • Artificial Intelligence

  • Intellectual Property

  • Cultural Industries

Participants benefit from coaching sessions, workshops and one-to-one mentoring with international experts from the fields of:

  • Web3

  • Blockchain

  • Gaming

  • Fashion

  • Media

  • Marketing

  • Artificial Intelligence

  • Intellectual Property

  • Cultural Industries

Cultural & Innovation Immersion

Participants discover the French creative and innovation ecosystem through visits and exchanges with leading institutions and companies including:

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  • Fondation LVMH                                     

  • Opéra Garnier                                          

  • Centre Pompidou                                

  • NFT Factory                                         

  • Atelier des Lumières                            

  • Microsoft France                                  

  • CNC                                                      

  • Histovery                                              

  • Hangar Y

Mentorat & expertise 

The program includes masterclasses and practical sessions covering:

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  • Entrepreneurship                                                                                                

  • Creative industries                                      

  • Funding strategies                                  

  • Legal frameworks                                   

  • Branding & marketing                           

  • Technology & innovation                            

  • NFTs and Web3 ecosystems                   

  • Product development

Networking & Community

MAWAHUB creates opportunities for participants to:

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  • Meet industry leaders                            

  • Connect with international mentors   

  • Access strategic partners                          

  • Build collaborations between France and Algeria                                  

  • Present their projects during showcase events and Demo Days

Key Figures

  • 5 months of incubation

  • 14 selected talents

  • 8 incubated projects

  • 50 experts and mentors

  • 400+ hours of mentoring

  • 300+ participants across events

  • 2 countries involved: France & Algeria

Program Timeline

Identify Talents

Applications, jury selection and talent sourcing.

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Train & Initiate

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Workshops, masterclasses and project structuring.

Incubation in Algiers

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Project development and mentoring.

Immersion in Paris

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Learning expeditions, ecosystem visits and international networking.

Acceleration

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Business development, market testing and strategic partnerships.

Demo Day & International Visibility

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Public showcase and networking opportunities.

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