Open call: Value Creation Challenge opportunity in Zimbabwe

VCC 5 is a nationwide incubation program by Eight2Five Innovation Hub, powered by Old Mutual, in partnership with the British Council, British Embassy, ZADT, SNV, Delta Corporation, the Swiss Embassy, and the Embassy of Sweden.

The programme facilitates business development through product incubation, business acceleration strategies, mentorship, access to networks, potential investors, and seed funding.

Eligibility criteria

• Must be a Zimbabwean citizen above the age of 18 years.
• Must be the business/idea owner and applications on behalf of a third party will not be accepted.
• Business/idea must fall under any one of the four pillars: Innovative tech, creative industries, emerging industries and sustainability.
• Business is no older than three years at the time of applying.
• Shortlisted candidates will need to be available for at least four days out of every month from June to September 2025.

“As we celebrate our 5th anniversary, we take pride in having empowered start-ups for the past five years,” a statement reads. “The programme provides professional business development and learning opportunities, connections, and financial support to entrepreneurs and early-stage start-ups (0-3 years old) with innovative prototypes or MVPs and in the early market stage. VCC facilitates business development through product incubation, business development strategies, access to networks and potential angel investors/off-takers and pre-seed funding.”

Interested creatives should register and apply here.