Digital Creative Hub (DCH) - by 16Neto
Connectivity, Digital Transformation & Innovation
Information
Company Description
16Neto is a unique hybrid creative space in central Maputo, Mozambique. Its dynamic cultural program combines exhibitions, concerts, dance, literature, cinema, and regular online talk shows. The space also offers co-working spaces, a restaurant, and a mini digital creative hub, serving as a platform for visibility, innovation, and creativity for emerging Mozambican artists.
Countries of Operation
Mozambique
Ownership of the Company
Local Company
Number of years since incorporated
10
Project Pitch
The Digital Creative Hub (DCH) is an innovation-driven space designed to support the growth of Mozambique’s creative and digital industries by combining culture, technology, and knowledge exchange. The hub provides a collaborative environment where artists, creators, researchers, and innovators can access digital tools, training, experimentation spaces, and international networks. Through innovation programs, research, creative production, and interdisciplinary collaboration, DCH aims to strengthen local creative capacities, foster new digital practices, and position Mozambique within global creative and technological conversations. The project also functions as a platform where sectors such as agriculture, health, education, and technology can connect with creative and digital talent to foster innovation and cross-sector collaboration.
Team
The Digital Creative Hub (DCH) is implemented by a multidisciplinary team combining expertise in project management, digital technologies and innovation, events production, design and communication, arts and culture curation, knowledge and research, editorial content, financial administration, and fundraising. Key profiles include Director, Finance Director, Project Manager, Head of Innovation, Head of Design and Communication Strategy, Pedagogical and Research Coordinator, Facility Manager, Grants and International Collaboration Officer, and Producer.
Type of Project
Private Company project
Stage
Established (mature)
Annual Revenue (in EUR)
250.000 - 500.000 EUR
Number of employees
11-50
Total Project Cost (in EUR)
2,500,000 EUR
Financing needs (in EUR)
2,500,000 EUR
Type of financing needed
Equity, Grant
The Company is looking for
Financing, Technology Solution/Equipment, Clients for products/services, Suppliers for products/services
Planned allocation of fundraising capital
Expansion (expanding an existing activity)
PPP (Public-Private Partnership)