Creative Accelerator Program 2023

The objective of the Creative Accelerator Program (CAP) at Zimbabwe Fashion Week Trust (ZFWT) in partnership with Chinhoyi University of Technology (CUT) is to empower creatives to reach their full potential and succeed in the fashion industry. CAP aims to achieve this objective through a 13-week, creative-focused program that provides rigorous self-evaluation, intensive mentorship, and project-based work. Specifically, CAP seeks to:

Enhance Creative Skills: By offering workshops and practical exercises, CAP aims to enhance participants’ creative skills in areas such as visual identity, surface embellishments, draping, and brand building.

Provide Mentorship: CAP provides mentorship from industry experts, allowing participants to learn from successful fashion designers and marketers and gain insights into real-world fashion design scenarios.

Foster Innovation: CAP encourages participants to think innovatively and develop unique and sustainable fashion brands that reflect African identity and contemporary design practices.

Create a Supportive Community: CAP aims to create a supportive community of creatives who can collaborate, share ideas, and support each other in their creative endeavors.

Overall, the objective of the CAP initiative is to empower creatives in Zimbabwe to become successful and impactful contributors to the fashion industry, both locally and globally.