Eight2Five Innovation Hub powered by Old Mutual Zimbabwe in partnership with British Council Zimbabwe is inviting young Zimbabwean entrepreneurs between the ages of 18 to 45 to apply for participation in the 2021 edition of the Value Creation Challenge.
This presents an opportunity for the youth’s innovative solutions to socio economic and environmental challenges through young and funky ventures, digital content creation, data analytics, climate action, and emerging technologies to be amplified for the good of the nation as a whole. Eight2Five Innovation Hub believes that “over the long-term, creating shared values within our societies is the most sustainable way to improve livelihoods. This journey starts with transformation of how we do business through digital solutions, accessing skills, and technically assisting each other in our communities.”
The Value Creation Challenge was launched last year with the aim of supporting businesses and start-ups that provide innovative and sustainable solutions to Zimbabwe’s socio-economic and environmental challenges. At least four ambitious startups will proceed to this year’s Accelerator Program which comes with seed capital, mentorship, and capacity building. This year, the program will be offered both online and in person, providing holistic business management while addressing some of the challenges that have been a result of Covid-19.
Eligible businesses and start-ups are encouraged to apply before the 14th of June 2021, after which shortlisted applicants will be invited for interviews. The target for this challenge are young businesses and startups that fall under the following pillars:
Data Analytics,
Emerging Technology,
Digital Content Creation,
Climate Action
Young and Funky
Applications are to be submitted through the online portal URL: https://eight2five.co.zw/apply after reading and understanding the Terms and Conditions before the 14 of June 2021.
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