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