We’re currently at 147/195 countries in Project 195. What’s left isn’t random, it highlights how the world is connected, and where it isn’t.
That’s why we’re building @13amStudio to connect those gaps.
The first phase was about momentum. This next stretch is about precision and the final 13 will be about going there in person.
Africa (17 remaining)
A large portion of what’s left sits across Africa, countries like Chad, Eritrea, Guinea-Bissau and Niger.
Not because of a lack of creativity, it’s there in abundance, something already proven by the 37 African countries we’ve brought into the project so far.
The challenge is visibility and access. Many of these countries aren’t present on the platforms we typically rely on, or accessible through the same routes that worked earlier in the project. It forces a shift towards building connections through people, communities, and networks on the ground.
And in many ways, it reinforces exactly why 13AM exists, to create more connectivity and opportunity across regions that are often overlooked.
Asia (10 remaining)
Across Asia, the challenge becomes more complex. Missing countries such as Bangladesh and Iraq have growing creative scenes, but with more limited global exposure or pathways into international platforms.
Others present entirely different barriers. In places like North Korea, access is extremely restricted, making direct outreach exceptionally difficult. Even in countries like Bhutan or Timor-Leste, the challenge is less about talent and more about finding a way in. At this stage, it becomes less about searching, and more about understanding how to reach.
Europe (6 remaining)
In Europe, it flips again. Remaining countries such as Andorra, Liechtenstein, San Marino, Monaco, are microstates. It’s not about finding communities, it’s about identifying individuals.
Vatican City, the smallest recognised country in the world, presents an even more specific challenge. The pool of people is incredibly small, and therefore the creative landscape is naturally limited.
South America (4 remaining)
Across South America, Guyana, along with Antigua and Barbuda, Dominica and Saint Kitts and Nevis, the challenge becomes more about connection.
These regions are rich in culture and creativity, but often underrepresented on global platforms. Discovery here relies far less on traditional channels, and far more on word of mouth, personal networks, and local knowledge.
Oceania (11 remaining)
In Oceania, Kiribati, Tuvalu, Vanuatu and others present a different kind of challenge altogether. Geography becomes the main barrier.
These are remote island nations, often with smaller populations, limited connectivity, and fewer direct links to global creative platforms. In some cases, the digital presence is minimal, which makes discovery significantly harder.
The project hasn’t changed, but the challenge has.
35 to go. Then the final 13.
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