Applications close July 13, 2026

Création Botswana Season 2: Jewellery Design & Manufacturing

An advanced jewellery design and manufacturing accelerator for emerging jewellery professionals.

6 Participants Selected
Aug 2026 – Apr 2027 Programme Period
10-20 Portfolio Images Required

Programme Overview

A focused accelerator for Botswana's emerging jewellery professionals.

Designed to strengthen creative practice, technical capability, entrepreneurship, and industry readiness through mentorship, training, and public showcase opportunities.

Are you an ambitious jewellery designer and manufacturer looking to take your skills, business, and creative practice to the next level? Création Botswana Season 2 is seeking talented and committed jewellery professionals to join a development programme designed to strengthen Botswana's jewellery sector through technical training, entrepreneurship development, mentorship, and international collaboration.

Made possible through a partnership between the Embassy of France in Botswana, the Alliance Française de Gaborone, Lucara Botswana, KGK Diamonds, Oodi College of Applied Arts & Technology, and international partners, the programme will support a select cohort of participants through workshops, mentorship, educational excursions, and production support.

Programme Benefits

  • Advanced jewellery design and manufacturing training
  • Entrepreneurship and business development support
  • Technical mentorship from local and international experts
  • Educational excursions to industry and cultural institutions
  • Opportunities to showcase work

Minimum Requirements

  • Botswana citizen or permanent resident
  • 21 years or older
  • Experience in jewellery, manufacturing, metalwork, product design, or related field
  • Available between August 2026 and April 2027
  • Access to mobile phone, laptop, email, and WhatsApp
  • Responsible for own travel within Gaborone

Preference May Be Given To

  • Established jewellery business or brand
  • Formal or informal jewellery training
  • Experience producing and selling jewellery
  • Strong technical and creative potential
  • Commitment to Botswana's jewellery industry

Application Process

Apply in four clear steps.

1

Create Account

Register as an applicant so your application can be saved securely.

2

Complete Application

Fill in personal, professional, motivation, and commitment details.

3

Upload Portfolio

Submit 10 to 20 portfolio images plus any optional supporting documents.

4

Submit & Track Status

Send your application and follow progress from your dashboard.