Are you an entrepreneur who has recently started a business with the potential to grow throughout Zambia and the regional market? Launch is a 6-month incubation programme (a 3 months startup program + 3 months additional business support) for a handful of startups with great promise. The 80+ startup alumni have raised over $750,000 in funding from funders such as GSMA, Kukula Capital, Zenga Ventures, and Ground Squirrel Ventures, among others. Some of the notable alumni include Musanga Logistics, My Perfect Stitch, and Outsource Now Participants Receive: Top Rate Class Sessions on Business Modeling One-on-one Business Advisory Sessions One-on-one Accounting & Finance Advisory Tax advisory by Ernst & Young Legal advisory by Musa Dudhia & Co. High-Speed Internet Access by CEC Liquid and MTN Zambia Cloud Computing Credit with Amazon’s AWS or Microsoft’s Azure Top Rate Business Mentorship by industry leaders Introduction to Funding, Promotion and Travel Opportunities Free Co-working Space for 6 months How we select participants: Have at least a minimum viable product Desire and ability to grow in and outside of Zambia Can demonstrate some sort of market traction NB. There is no maximum or minimum number of founders per team however we prefer small teams over individuals as most successful startups have a few founders. The Launch accelerator programme is open to men and women alike and we are strongly encouraging women to apply. Women are 49.59% of the world’s population so women should launch 49.59% of the startups. https://bongohive.co.zm/programmes/launch/?utm_source=chatgpt.com

The Zambia Business Angels Network (ZBAN) is a group of private individuals who invest their personal capital in early-stage businesses in Zambia. ZBAN was founded in 2022 to help fill a major gap in the entrepreneurship ecosystem in Zambia and to significantly increase the number of enterprises that can attract impact investment. Benefits of Working with ZBAN There are many benefits to working with ZBAN, including: Access to capital: ZBAN investors can provide early-stage businesses with the capital they need to grow and scale. Access to expertise: ZBAN investors have a wealth of experience in business, which they can share with entrepreneurs. Access to networks: ZBAN investors have a wide network of contacts, which can help entrepreneurs connect with potential customers, partners, and mentors. Eligibility Criteria To be eligible for investment from ZBAN, businesses must meet the following criteria: They must be early-stage businesses (typically less than 5 years old). They must have a strong management team with a clear vision for the business. They must be based in Zambia. They must have the potential to create jobs and contribute to economic development in Zambia. The Zambia Business Angels Network is a valuable resource for entrepreneurs in Zambia. If you are an entrepreneur with a great business idea, ZBAN can help you get the capital and support you need to succeed. To learn more about ZBAN and how to apply for investment, visit their website at https://zban.org.zm/

Through comprehensive technical and financial support, GREEN Tech4CE will drive innovation, create employment opportunities, and facilitate economic diversification. The project aims to promote sustainable practices by supporting the development of start-ups and MSMEs within the green, circular economy and digital sectors and want to green or make circular their business models. There will be opportunities for: Start-ups Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises Business Development Service Providers Fintech, local venture capital, impact investment entities FOCUS OF FUNDING ROUNDS Each call may have a number of windows within it. These are initially envisaged as: Sustainable Production in Critical Minerals (value addition along the minerals value chains including traceability), Circular economy (waste recycling, industrial symbiosis, circular business models, reuse of end-of-life products, with emphasis on areas identified in Circular Economy Market Study) including services related to CE, Greening Manufacturing Processes, Technology and digital. Additional potential windows may be identified during implementation. SMEs will be awarded grants via a competitive process. https://selfhelpafrica.org/greentech4ce/grants-and-prizes/?utm_source=chatgpt.com

The Zambia Information and Communications Technology Authority (ZICTA) is pleased to announce that applications for the 2025 cohort of the ZICTA ICT Innovation Programme are now open! The Programme is a flagship initiative of the Authority, designed to provide a platform for promising innovators and start-ups to develop or transform their ICT related ideas or business ventures into impactful, value-driven products or services that address prevailing challenges across different sectors of Zambian society. Who can apply? This call is specifically targeted at local innovators, startups and entrepreneurs aged between 18-35 years old that have innovative, viable and scalable tech-related projects. Eligible Sectors: • Health • Agriculture • Education • Energy • Environment, Climate Change, and Sanitation • Tourism and Hospitality • Transport • Banking and Digital Financial Services • E-Commerce Key benefits for participants: • Training workshops focused on business and technical development; • Soft skills and personal development; • Mentorship from industry experts; and • Funding opportunities to help commercialize or scale innovative projects. How to apply: Applications should be submitted online through the following website: https://www.zicta.zm/ict-innovation/about Application Deadline: Deadline for receipt of applications is April 28, 2025

Can a photo change how we see climate action? Be part of "Climate Through Young Eyes", a photo contest capturing the beauty and urgency of sustainable actions— seen through the eyes of the next generation. Winners will receive cash prizes, have their work featured on our social media, and be showcased at the Kili Kids Climate Festival in Tanzania on May 23-24, 2025. Not submitting? You can still vote for the People's Choice Award and help your favorite photo win! https://bio.site/afrisos.ngo #afrisos #greenmanjaro #competition #photography #climate #climateactions #youth #ClimateThroughYoungEyes