Empowering Women Entrepreneurs: Apply Now for the Women in Tech Zambia Accelerator Programme and Receive a $10,000 grant.

Applications Open for the Women in Tech Zambia Accelerator Programme
Deadline: 28 May 2025

Are you a female entrepreneur building a tech-based or tech-enabled business in Zambia? The Women in Tech Zambia Accelerator Programme is now accepting applications! Powered by BongoHive Innovations, this initiative supports Zambian women founders who are solving real-world problems with technology.

This 3-month accelerator offers a dynamic blend of training, mentorship, technical and business support, and access to funding—all designed to help you grow and scale your business sustainably. The programme targets startups working in areas aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), helping you create meaningful impact while building a successful business.

Programme Overview

The accelerator provides:

• Structured Training: Focused on business strategy, operations, and growth.
• Professional Mentorship: One-on-one support from industry experts, investors, and seasoned entrepreneurs.
• Technical and Business Services: Including legal, accounting, and digital support.
• Milestone Development Plan: Tailored using Abaca, Village Capital’s milestone tracking tool.
• Financial Coaching: Personalized sessions with investment analysts to build your financial model and narrative.
• Networking Opportunities: Meet with potential investors, corporate partners, and peers.
• Media Exposure: Boost your visibility through public events and media coverage.
• Equity-Free Grant: Receive a $10,000 grant (no equity taken) – awarded to 5 outstanding businesses.
• Post-Programme Support: Six months of targeted market expansion assistance.
• Alumni Community: Lifelong access to a vibrant network of women founders and BongoHive alumni.

Thematic Challenge Areas

Selected startups must address one or more of the following focus areas:

1. Health Technology – Equitable Access for All

Underserved communities in Zambia often lack access to quality healthcare. While innovations like telemedicine and AI-powered diagnostics are emerging, these technologies are not yet widespread. This challenge seeks scalable HealthTech solutions that promote equitable, inclusive healthcare across Zambia.

2. Education Technology – Bridging the Digital Divide

Rural areas, especially for girls and women, face barriers in accessing quality education and digital skills. There’s a need for inclusive EdTech tools that close learning gaps and boost digital literacy. We’re looking for solutions that empower future generations through accessible, scalable education technology.

3. Financial Technology – Empowering Entrepreneurs

Many entrepreneurs, particularly women in underserved communities, lack access to credit, investment tools, and financial literacy resources. This challenge invites FinTech innovations that enhance financial inclusion, literacy, and business growth through accessible tools and platforms.

4. AI & Emerging Technologies – Breaking Barriers

Women entrepreneurs face challenges such as funding gaps, market barriers, and gender bias. We are looking for AI and emerging tech solutions that tackle these barriers, improve efficiency, and create inclusive opportunities for women-led startups in Zambia’s digital economy.

5. Access Technology – Innovations for Persons with Disabilities

People with disabilities often experience difficulties in mobility, communication, and accessing information. This challenge calls for accessible tech solutions—powered by AI or assistive tech—that enhance inclusivity and ensure everyone can participate in the digital age.

Eligibility Criteria

To qualify, your startup must meet the following:

• Be a legally registered for-profit business with fewer than 10 employees.
• Registered with PACRA for at least 3 months and headquartered in Zambia.
• Be revenue-generating, with annual revenue under $100,000.
• Have raised less than $500,000 in equity funding.
• Possess a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) and clear traction (users, partnerships, or early revenue).
• Have at least one female founder with equal or majority ownership.
• One full-time founder must be based in Zambia and available to fully participate from 23 June to 9 October 2025.
• The founder must be aged 18–35.
• The business must be tech-based or tech-enabled and aligned with one of the five challenge themes.

Apply Today

The Women in Tech Zambia Accelerator Programme is your opportunity to scale your impact, grow your business, and join a thriving network of like-minded innovators. Applications close on 28 May 2025.

Don’t miss this chance to fuel your vision with expert support, strategic connections, and funding—without giving up equity. For more information and to apply please visit here.

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Disclaimer: Global South Opportunities (GSO) is not the hiring company. For any inquiries, please contact the hiring organization directly. Please do not send your applications to GSO, as we are unable to process them. Due to the high volume of emails we receive daily, we may not be able to respond to all inquiries. Thank you for your understanding.