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Habesha
Creative Lab

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Turning creative
vision into reality!


Habesha Creative Lab is Ethiopia’s hub for creative innovation. We support talent in gaming, AI, and VR with resources, mentorship, and collaborative spaces—turning ideas into impact.

Based at Alliance Ethio-Française, Addis Ababa, we connect culture and technology to build Ethiopia’s future in global innovation.

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To empower Ethiopian creators and innovators by providing the resources, mentorship, and collaborative space they need to transform their ideas into sustainable ventures, fostering growth within the creative and cultural industries. To inspire and empower a generation of Ethiopian innovators, transforming creative ideas into impactful realities that enrich society, drive sustainable development, and position Ethiopia as a leader in cultural and technological innovation.
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VR Room

A workspace for immersive experimentation, collaboration, and creative exploration.

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Mapping Room

An interactive environment to design, showcase, and transform stories through projection.

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Gaming & Co-working Room

A hybrid space merging immersive play with productive creation.

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Audio Room

Professional-grade sound design for music, podcasts, and storytelling.

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Video Room

High-end tools to craft, edit, and share powerful visual stories.

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Open Space

A garden-view space with cozy seating for relaxation and networking.

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Today! Unlock Your Creative Potential

Starter Member

3,500 ETB /month

Lab access for up to three half-day sessions every month.

3 half-days/week
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Professional Member

5,500 ETB /month

Access to the lab for up to five half-day sessions per month.

5 half-days/week
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Premium Member

9000 ETB /month

Full access of the lab for five days a week for the entire month.

5 full-days/week
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Incubated Member

2,000 ETB /month

Dedicated lab membership for HCL's incubated creators.

flexible half-days/week
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Day Pass Member

500 ETB /month

Access all our facilities and equipment for a full day.

1 full day
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Step into a space built for visionaries, innovators, and storytellers!

Whether you’re into VR, music, film, gaming, or co-working with like-minded creators, Habesha Creative Lab is your playground.

HCL’s
Incubation & Acceleration Program

Empowering Ethiopia’s reative Changemakers!

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Habesha Creative Lab is currently running its first Incubation and Acceleration Program, supporting 14 emerging talents in the cultural and creative industries.
Participants are engaging in workshops, personalized mentorship, and collaborative creation to develop and grow their projects.

Through this ongoing journey, the creators are gaining the tools, knowledge, and community needed to take their ideas to the next level.
Participants receive tailored support while accessing the lab’s creative environment.
The program will culminate in a vibrant public showcase, celebrating the work of this pioneering cohort and connecting them with audiences, partners, and industry professionals.

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Unlock your creative potential with the

Habesha Creative Lab Women Creators Cohort!

Apply now!

Palette Lab is our women-focused incubation program designed to support emerging female creative entrepreneurs in Ethiopia. 10 creatives entrepreneurs working in fields such as animation, game development, architecture & interior design, and other digital arts has been selected for this cohort.

Through a structured program of training sessions, mentorship, and financial support, participants develop their projects into sustainable creative businesses while benefiting from access to Habesha Creative Lab’s facilities, equipment, and growing creative community.

In partnership with

Ambassade de France en Éthiopie Alliance Ethio-Française