Innovation Lab

AI is changing workflows. Cloud infrastructure is changing collaboration

THE NEXT GENERATION OF AFRICAN STORIES WILL BE CREATED DIFFERENTLY.

Technology is changing how content is created, finished, preserved and experienced. AI is changing workflows. Cloud infrastructure is changing collaboration. Automation is changing repetitive technical processes. Immersive technology is changing audience experiences.

The Seismic Innovation Lab explores what these changes mean for African creators, producers, broadcasters and cultural institutions.

OUR QUESTION IS NOT:
"What can technology do?"

Our question is:

"What problems can technology help African storytellers solve?"

Innovation without purpose is simply novelty. We are interested in technology that improves creative workflows, increases access, reduces unnecessary friction, preserves cultural memory and opens new possibilities for African intellectual property.

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We are open to new adventures

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AI-ASSISTED POST-PRODUCTION

Exploring responsible applications of AI within media organisation, editorial support, repetitive workflow processes and post-production environments.

CLOUD COLLABORATION

Developing approaches that allow African creative teams to collaborate efficiently across cities, countries and continents.

ARCHIVE INTELLIGENCE

Exploring technologies that can make large audiovisual collections easier to organise, search, understand and access.

AUTOMATION

Identifying repetitive processes that can be streamlined while keeping creative decision-making human-led.

IMMERSIVE STORYTELLING

Exploring AR, VR and emerging interfaces as environments for storytelling, education, cultural heritage and audience engagement.

AI-ASSISTED POST-PRODUCTION

CLOUD COLLABORATION

ARCHIVE INTELLIGENCE

AUTOMATION

IMMERSIVE STORYTELLING

BUILD WITH US.

The Innovation Lab creates a natural collaboration point between the creative industries and:

  • Technology companies
  • Universities
  • Researchers
  • Start-ups
  • Broadcasters
  • Streaming platforms
  • Cultural institutions
  • Public-sector organisations
  • Creative technologists
  • International innovation partners

If you're developing technology that could change how stories are created, finished, preserved or experienced in Africa,
we should probably talk.

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